Salary of Software Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

NZD 10,583 / Annual
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 110,000 Average salary: NZD 10,583 Maximum: NZD 12,333

Minimum
NZD 110,000 Average salary
NZD 10,583 Maximum
NZD 12,333

NZD 882 / Monthly
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 9,167 Average salary: NZD 882 Maximum: NZD 1,028

Minimum
NZD 9,167 Average salary
NZD 882 Maximum
NZD 1,028

NZD 29 / Daily
Based on 10 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 306 Average salary: NZD 29 Maximum: NZD 34

Minimum
NZD 306 Average salary
NZD 29 Maximum
NZD 34

NZD 6 / Hourly
Based on 10 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 6

Minimum
NZD 57 Average salary
NZD 6 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in New Zealand

Software Engineer

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Auckland, New Zealand Beca Full-time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityJoin Beca's Applied Technology business and help deliver complex, mission-critical...
Software Engineer

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Christchurch, New Zealand Tait International Limited Full-time

We Go Beyond for A Safer WorldTe Tūranga - The Role We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Terminals Team,...
Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 24 hours ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Kami Full-time

About KamiKami is a thriving organisation filled to the brim with talented, creative, and passionate people It’s hard...

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Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings
Senior Project Manager	NZD 16,792	View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory	NZD 16,596	View listings
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Salary comparison

FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is AUD10,583 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 10 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD110,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD12,333

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: 10 job postings with salary.