Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a senior data engineer earn?

NZD 14,422 / Annual
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 13,167 Average salary: NZD 14,422 Maximum: NZD 16,667

Minimum
NZD 13,167 Average salary
NZD 14,422 Maximum
NZD 16,667

NZD 1,202 / Monthly
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 1,097 Average salary: NZD 1,202 Maximum: NZD 1,389

Minimum
NZD 1,097 Average salary
NZD 1,202 Maximum
NZD 1,389

NZD 40 / Daily
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 37 Average salary: NZD 40 Maximum: NZD 46

Minimum
NZD 37 Average salary
NZD 40 Maximum
NZD 46

NZD 8 / Hourly
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 7 Average salary: NZD 8 Maximum: NZD 9

Minimum
NZD 7 Average salary
NZD 8 Maximum
NZD 9

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand

Senior Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 3 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Simple Machines Full-time

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in Sydney, New...
Senior Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 days ago

Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand Gentrack Full-time NZD 120 - NZD 148 Contract

Senior Data Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Auckland, NZ Compensation:...
Senior Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Serko Ltd Full-time

Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become...

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FAQ - senior data engineer

The average salary for senior data engineer is AUD14,422 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of senior data engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of senior data engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD13,167

The highest salary for senior data engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD16,667

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: 25 job postings with salary.