Software Development Engineer Software Development Engineer Salaries
Software Development Engineer Software Development Engineer salaries in New Zealand
Base pay
$74K - $115K/yr
$88K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$6K/yrAverage
$197 - $12K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Software Development Engineer
19 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
$69K - $81K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 9 Mar 2026
$69K - $81K/yr
Software Development Engineer
15+ Years
$236K - $273K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 12 Nov 2025
$236K - $273K/yr
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 10 Oct 2024
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$58K - $68K/yr
Mahurangi West
submitted on 30 Aug 2024
$58K - $68K/yr
Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
$150K - $174K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 5 Feb 2024
$150K - $174K/yr
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Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$92K - $108K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 6 Dec 2023
$92K - $108K/yr
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Nelson, Tasman
submitted on 1 Jun 2023
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$83K - $96K/yr
Christchurch, Canterbury
submitted on 1 Jun 2022
$83K - $96K/yr
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$83K - $97K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 19 Jan 2022
$83K - $97K/yr
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 7 Dec 2021
$93K - $107K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Engineer salaries
How much does a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand make?
The average salary for a Software Development Engineer is $93,890 per year or $45 per hour in New Zealand, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $174,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in New Zealand is between $73,947 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Engineer employees in New Zealand as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand?
The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand is $127,000 per year, $10,583 per month or $61 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand?
The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand is $73,947 per year, $6,162 per month or $36 per hour.




