Civil Engineer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$91,800
per year
per hour
NZ$44.13
per hour
per year

Civil Engineer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZ$91,800 per year (NZ$44.13 per hour), which is 48% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Civil Engineer salary range: NZ$59,700 to NZ$178,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$59,700
Low
NZ$91,800
Median salary
NZ$178,000
High
NZ$28.70
Low
NZ$44.13
Median salary
NZ$85.58
High

Civil Engineer Salary Range

Low
NZ$59,700
Median salary
NZ$91,800
Senior
NZ$121,520
High
NZ$178,000
Low
NZ$28.70
Median salary
NZ$44.13
Senior
NZ$58.42
High
NZ$85.58
Among Civil Engineers, Graduate Civil Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Civil Engineers in managerial positions (like Civil Engineering Project Manager, Principal Civil Engineer) usually earn more.

Civil Engineer - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Civil EngineerNZ$121K/year
+32% 
Junior Civil EngineerNZ$63K/year
 -31%

Civil Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Civil Engineer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$63,000 gross per year. An intermediate Civil Engineer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$90,000, while the average income for a Senior Civil Engineer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$121,000. Civil Engineers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$150,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Civil Engineer

Late Career▲ +63%
Senior▲ +32%
Average SalaryNZ$91,800/year
Intermediate▼ -2%
Early Career▼ -31%

Gender Breakdown

Female
19%
Male
81%

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Civil Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Civil Engineer job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Civil Engineer

How much does a Civil Engineer make in New Zealand?
A Civil Engineer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$91,800 gross per year, which is about NZ$44.13 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Civil Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is around NZ$59,700 gross per year. Graduate Civil Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Civil Engineer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$178,000 gross per year. Civil Engineers in managerial positions (like Civil Engineering Project Manager, Principal Civil Engineer) usually have the highest salaries.
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