Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Principal Engineer earn?

NZD 150,000 / 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 150,000 Maximum: NZD 180,000

Minimum
NZD 120,000 Average salary
NZD 150,000 Maximum
NZD 180,000

NZD 12,500 / 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 10,000 Average salary: NZD 12,500 Maximum: NZD 15,000

Minimum
NZD 10,000 Average salary
NZD 12,500 Maximum
NZD 15,000

NZD 417 / 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 333 Average salary: NZD 417 Maximum: NZD 500

Minimum
NZD 333 Average salary
NZD 417 Maximum
NZD 500

NZD 78 / 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 62 Average salary: NZD 78 Maximum: NZD 94

Minimum
NZD 62 Average salary
NZD 78 Maximum
NZD 94

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand

Principal - Engineering

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 hours ago

New Zealand (NZ) Auckland Council Full-time

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

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 hours 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: TheirStack NZ - 3 days ago

Wellington Central, WGN, New Zealand Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025 Remote Full-time

**About the Company:** Our client is a fast-growing technology company transforming a global sector through...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner	NZD 270,630	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 250,000	View listings
Principal Engineer	NZD 150,000	View listings
Product Manager	NZD 136,855	View listings
Senior Stormwater Engineer	NZD 126,000	View listings
Project Manager	NZD 120,520	View listings
Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)	NZD 115,000	View listings
Business Analyst	NZD 110,446	View listings
Senior Advisor	NZD 110,139	View listings
Quality Systems Engineer	NZD 107,600	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Principal Engineer

The average salary for Principal Engineer is AUD150,000 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 AUD180,000

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.