Salary of Software Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

NZD 10,685 / Annual
Based on 14 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 10,685 Maximum: NZD 11,667

Minimum
NZD 110,000 Average salary
NZD 10,685 Maximum
NZD 11,667

NZD 890 / Monthly
Based on 14 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 890 Maximum: NZD 972

Minimum
NZD 9,167 Average salary
NZD 890 Maximum
NZD 972

NZD 30 / Daily
Based on 14 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 30 Maximum: NZD 32

Minimum
NZD 306 Average salary
NZD 30 Maximum
NZD 32

NZD 6 / Hourly
Based on 14 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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Hamilton, New Zealand Gallagher Group Full-time

About GallagherOur purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day,...
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,...

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is AUD10,685 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 14 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 AUD11,667

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: 14 job postings with salary.