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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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
$69K - $81K/yr
Software Development Engineer
15+ Years
$236K - $273K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$236K - $273K/yr
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$58K - $68K/yr
Mahurangi West
$58K - $68K/yr
Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
$150K - $174K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$150K - $174K/yr
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Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$92K - $108K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$92K - $108K/yr
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Nelson, Tasman
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$83K - $96K/yr
Christchurch, Canterbury
$83K - $96K/yr
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$83K - $97K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$83K - $97K/yr
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$93K - $107K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Engineer salaries

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.
The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand is $127,000 per year, $10,583 per month or $61 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in New Zealand is $73,947 per year, $6,162 per month or $36 per hour.