Kubernetes Engineer

Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$159,000
90th Percentile
$159,800
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3.2×
This role pays 3.2 times the minimum wage
+219%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.6×
This role pays 2.6 times the living wage
+156%
National Wage Percentile
$159,000
median salary for this role
Top 6.1%
This role's median is higher than 93.9% of all NZ wage/salary earners
172,450 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Kubernetes Engineer pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Kubernetes Engineer in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Kubernetes Engineer in New Zealand is $159,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $158,200 (10th percentile) to $159,800 (90th percentile).

How does Kubernetes Engineer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $159,000 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 Kubernetes Engineer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $160,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$160,000

All Submissions (2)

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$160,000
Wellington 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$158,000
Fully Remote (NZ based) 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Wellington
$160,000 $160,000 $160,000
Fully Remote (NZ based)
$158,000 $158,000 $158,000