Designs and analyses structures so they are safe, practical, and economic for buildings, bridges, and other works. Produces calculations and drawings and visits site to oversee construction. Keeps New Zealand's built environment standing. Day-to-day work involves accurate modelling, practical detailing, and clear coordination with architects and builders. Sound commercial judgement and a strong understanding of New Zealand's seismic design practice are central to the role. The role rewards engineers who get the details right and communicate clearly with the team around them. Strong structural engineers are central to New Zealand's building and infrastructure sectors.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$111,000
90th Percentile
$120,200
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.2×
This role pays 2.2 times the minimum wage
+123%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.8×
This role pays 1.8 times the living wage
+78%
National Wage Percentile
$111,000
median salary for this role
Top 17.0%
This role's median is higher than 83.0% of all NZ wage/salary earners
481,910 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Structural Engineer pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

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

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Structural Engineer in New Zealand is $111,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $101,800 (10th percentile) to $120,200 (90th percentile).

How does Structural Engineer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $111,000 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 Structural Engineer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $96,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $118,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$96,000
Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$118,000

All Submissions (2)

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$122,500
Christchurch / Canterbury 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$99,500
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Christchurch / Canterbury
$122,500 $122,500 $122,500
Auckland
$99,500 $99,500 $99,500