Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand


NZD 12,500 / 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 120,000
Average salary
NZD 12,500
Maximum
NZD 15,000

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand

  • Principal - Engineering

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago


    New Zealand (NZ) Auckland Council Full-time

    Resolve complex issues including emergency repairs and renewals with real community impact Diverse stakeholder...

  • Principal Engineer

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand SourceIn Full-time

    Senior / Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Location (New Zealand): North Shore, Auckland Employment Type:...

  • Principal - Engineering

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago


    New Zealand (NZ) Auckland Council Full-time

    Resolve complex issues including emergency repairs and renewals with real community impact Diverse stakeholder...

FAQ - Principal Engineer

The average salary for Principal Engineer is AUD12,500 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD120,000

The highest salary for Principal Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD15,000

Data updated: April 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.