Project Engineer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$96,163
per year
per hour
NZ$46.23
per hour
per year
Bonus
NZ$5,380/year

Project Engineer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand is NZ$96,163 per year (NZ$46.23 per hour), which is 56% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Project Engineer salary range: NZ$58,117 to NZ$133,252.
NZ$58,117
Low
NZ$96,163
Median salary
NZ$133,252
High
NZ$27.94
Low
NZ$46.23
Median salary
NZ$64.06
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
NZ$560
NZ$72,800
NZ$146,252
Base SalaryNZ$58,117 - 133,252
BonusNZ$560 - 13,000
Total CompensationNZ$58,677 - 146,252
NZ$27.94
NZ$18.10
NZ$64.06
Base SalaryNZ$27.94 - 64.06
Total CompensationNZ$27.94 - 64.06

Project Engineer Salary Range

Low
NZ$58,117
Median salary
NZ$96,163
Senior
NZ$116,399
High
NZ$133,252
Low
NZ$27.94
Median salary
NZ$46.23
Senior
NZ$55.96
High
NZ$64.06
Among Project Engineers, entry level Project Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Civil Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers or Senior Project Engineers usually earn more.

Project Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Project Engineer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$60,000 gross per year. A mid career Project Engineer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$95,000, while the average income for a Senior Project Engineer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$116,000. Project Engineers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$120,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Project Engineer

Late Career▲ +25%
Senior▲ +21%
Average SalaryNZ$96,163/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Early Career▼ -38%

Gender Breakdown

Female
16%
Male
84%

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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Project 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 Project Engineer

How much does a Project Engineer make in New Zealand?
A Project Engineer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$96,163 gross per year, which is about NZ$46.23 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Project Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Project Engineer in New Zealand is around NZ$58,117 gross per year. Entry level Project Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Project Engineer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$133,252 gross per year. Civil Project Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers or Senior Project Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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