Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Fabricates, assembles, and repairs metal components and structures using welding and machining skills. Reads engineering drawings and works to precise tolerances. A trade in strong demand across NZ manufacturing, engineering, and rural industries. The trade demands a head for measurements, strong hand skills, and up-to-date safety knowledge. Qualified fitters and welders are consistently in demand, with experienced tradespeople well placed to lead small teams. Work often alternates between new fabrication and repair of worn equipment, keeping the role varied. Those who take on inspection and quality responsibilities widen their value to employers.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions
Based on 3 anonymous submissions
Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Fitter / Welder in New Zealand is $80,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $76,900 (10th percentile) to $82,500 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $80,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $76,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $80,000.
Based on 3 submissions
Median salary progression