Salary of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Principal Data Engineer earn?

NZD 13,961 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 12,373 Average salary: NZD 13,961 Maximum: NZD 14,667

Minimum
NZD 12,373 Average salary
NZD 13,961 Maximum
NZD 14,667

NZD 1,163 / Monthly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 1,031 Average salary: NZD 1,163 Maximum: NZD 1,222

Minimum
NZD 1,031 Average salary
NZD 1,163 Maximum
NZD 1,222

NZD 39 / Daily
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 34 Average salary: NZD 39 Maximum: NZD 41

Minimum
NZD 34 Average salary
NZD 39 Maximum
NZD 41

NZD 7 / Hourly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 6 Average salary: NZD 7 Maximum: NZD 8

Minimum
NZD 6 Average salary
NZD 7 Maximum
NZD 8

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand

Principal Data Solution Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vodafone New Zealand Limited Full-time NZD 160,000 Contract

As the Principal Data Solution Engineer your role is to collaborate closely with business stakeholders and engineering...
Principal Cloud Data Engineer

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Randstad Full-time NZD 180,000 Contract

Principal/Enterprise Level focused on technical governance, platform strategy & technical advisory Azure Databricks,...
Principal Cloud Data Engineer

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Statistics New Zealand Full-time NZD 182,000 Contract

Statistics New Zealand is seeking a Principal Cloud Data Engineer in Wellington to lead the design, build and evolution...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Principal Data Engineer

The average salary for Principal Data Engineer is AUD13,961 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Data Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD12,373

The highest salary for Principal Data Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD14,667

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 5 job postings with salary.