Downer employees working as a Graduate Engineer in New Zealand have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 25% lower than the average of Graduate Engineer professionals at Downer worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Graduate Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Graduate Engineer at Downer is $64,406 per year or $31 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $78,908 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $61,000 (25th percentile) and $71,750 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 30 salaries submitted by Downer Graduate Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
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