Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa
In New Zealand, a Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains robust software applications and digital systems tailored to meet modern business needs. Working collaboratively within agile teams, they write clean code, conduct system testing, and continually optimize technical infrastructure for performance and security. Their expertise is crucial to driving innovation, supporting digital transformation, and powering the growth of Aotearoa New Zealand's expanding technology sector. Day to day, the work spans feature development, bug fixing, testing, and close collaboration with product and design teams. Strong fundamentals in a mainstream language and good communication are what carry engineers through to senior roles. Engineers grow by understanding the products they build, not just the code they write. The best engineers take real ownership and make trade-offs visible to the whole team.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions
Based on 3 anonymous submissions
Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is $112,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $94,400 (10th percentile) to $113,600 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $112,000 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) $106,000.
Based on 3 submissions
Median salary progression