Civil Engineer (Contract)

Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$145,000
90th Percentile
$149,000
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.9×
This role pays 2.9 times the minimum wage
+191%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.3×
This role pays 2.3 times the living wage
+133%
National Wage Percentile
$145,000
median salary for this role
Top 8.0%
This role's median is higher than 92.0% of all NZ wage/salary earners
228,330 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Civil Engineer (Contract) pay

Based on 3 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Civil Engineer (Contract) in New Zealand?

Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Civil Engineer (Contract) in New Zealand is $145,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $121,000 (10th percentile) to $149,000 (90th percentile).

How does Civil Engineer (Contract) pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $145,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Civil Engineer (Contract) earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $115,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $150,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 3 submissions

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$115,000
Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$150,000

All Submissions (3)

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$150,000
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$145,000
Christchurch / Canterbury 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$115,000
Wellington 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Christchurch / Canterbury
$145,000 $145,000 $145,000
Wellington
$115,000 $115,000 $115,000