Salary of Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer earn?

NZD 13,940 / Annual
Based on 23 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 12,500 Average salary: NZD 13,940 Maximum: NZD 15,833

Minimum
NZD 12,500 Average salary
NZD 13,940 Maximum
NZD 15,833

NZD 1,162 / Monthly
Based on 23 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 1,042 Average salary: NZD 1,162 Maximum: NZD 1,319

Minimum
NZD 1,042 Average salary
NZD 1,162 Maximum
NZD 1,319

NZD 39 / Daily
Based on 23 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 35 Average salary: NZD 39 Maximum: NZD 44

Minimum
NZD 35 Average salary
NZD 39 Maximum
NZD 44

NZD 7 / Hourly
Based on 23 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 7 Maximum: NZD 8

Minimum
NZD 7 Average salary
NZD 7 Maximum
NZD 8

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand

Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 17 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand Propellerhead Full-time

The Role: Propellerhead is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 17 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand Resideo Full-time

DescriptionAs a Senior Developer at Resideo, you’ll help shape the next generation of connected security and...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 17 hours ago

Westpac on Takutai Square, New Zealand Westpac Full-time

Mō te tūranga | About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Modernise Contact Centre...

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Enterprise Architect	NZD 17,197	View listings
Construction Manager	NZD 17,102	View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings

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FAQ - Senior Software Engineer

The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is AUD13,940 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 23 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Senior Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD12,500

The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD15,833

Data updated: September 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: 23 job postings with salary.