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Lead Developer Salaries

Lead Developer salaries in New Zealand

Base pay
$117K - $140K/yr
$120K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$6K/yrAverage
$1K - $7K/yrRange
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Last updated 16 Sept 202135 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Developer is $126,000 per year or $61 per hour in New Zealand, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $166,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in New Zealand is between $118,000 (25th percentile) and $147,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 35 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Developer employees in New Zealand as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Developer in New Zealand is $147,000 per year, $12,250 per month or $71 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Developer in New Zealand is $118,000 per year, $9,833 per month or $57 per hour.
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