Salary of Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer earn?

NZD 11,299 / Annual
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 109,164 Average salary: NZD 11,299 Maximum: NZD 13,333

Minimum
NZD 109,164 Average salary
NZD 11,299 Maximum
NZD 13,333

NZD 942 / Monthly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 9,097 Average salary: NZD 942 Maximum: NZD 1,111

Minimum
NZD 9,097 Average salary
NZD 942 Maximum
NZD 1,111

NZD 31 / Daily
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 303 Average salary: NZD 31 Maximum: NZD 37

Minimum
NZD 303 Average salary
NZD 31 Maximum
NZD 37

NZD 6 / Hourly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 57 Average salary: NZD 6 Maximum: NZD 7

Minimum
NZD 57 Average salary
NZD 6 Maximum
NZD 7

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand

Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Rico Full-time NZD 130,000 - NZD 160,000

Rico is a fast-growing New Zealand startup. We build tools that help planners and councils prepare and process planning...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 month ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vista Full-time

As an experienced .Net Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in the continued technical and functional quality, and...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 4 weeks ago

New Zealand Education Perfect Full-time

DescriptionEducation Perfect is an EdTech platform designed to empower educators and amplify their impact in the...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner	NZD 22,552	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 20,833	View listings
Principal Engineer	NZD 12,500	View listings
Finance Manager	NZD 11,700	View listings
Product Manager	NZD 11,405	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	NZD 11,299	View listings
Project Manager	NZD 10,750	View listings
Operations Manager	NZD 10,655	View listings
Senior Project Manager	NZD 10,599	View listings
Senior Stormwater Engineer	NZD 10,500	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Senior Software Engineer

The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is AUD11,299 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 6 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 AUD109,164

The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD13,333

Data updated: May 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: 6 job postings with salary.