Database Developer Salaries
Database Developer salaries in New Zealand
Base pay
$70K - $103K/yr
$78K/yrAverage base pay
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Popular companies for Database Developers in New Zealand
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Recent salaries shared by Database Developer
7 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Database Developer
15+ Years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 16 Dec 2024
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Database Developer
1-3 Years
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 26 Sept 2024
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Database Developer
1-3 Years
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 29 Nov 2023
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Database Developer
15+ Years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 14 Nov 2023
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Database Developer
15+ Years
$65K - $75K/yr
Christchurch, Canterbury
submitted on 28 Jun 2023
$65K - $75K/yr
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Database Developer
15+ Years
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 1 Jun 2023
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Database Developer
1-3 Years
$65K - $75K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 28 Jul 2021
$65K - $75K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Database Developer salaries
How much does a Database Developer in New Zealand make?
The average salary for a Database Developer is $77,500 per year or $37 per hour in New Zealand, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $110,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in New Zealand is between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $102,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Developer employees in New Zealand as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Database Developer in New Zealand?
The highest salary for a Database Developer in New Zealand is $102,500 per year, $8,542 per month or $49 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Database Developer in New Zealand?
The lowest salary for a Database Developer in New Zealand is $70,000 per year, $5,833 per month or $34 per hour.
What is the salary trend for Database Developers?
Pay for database developers is slightly higher than the average salary, with good potential to earn higher amounts with experience. Database developers can advance into computer and information systems manager roles. The experience gained from working as a database developer allows candidates to apply for a variety of similar positions, like software engineering, data science, or data analytics. Additionally, those with good experience and reputation can form their own independent consulting firms to supplement their income or become a business owner.




