Software Developer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$88,130
per year
per hour
NZ$42.37
per hour
per year

Software Developer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Software Developer in New Zealand is NZ$88,130 per year (NZ$42.37 per hour), which is 43% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Software Developer salary range: NZ$62,700 to NZ$110,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$62,700
Low
NZ$88,130
Median salary
NZ$110,000
High
NZ$30.14
Low
NZ$42.37
Median salary
NZ$80
High

Software Developer Salary Range

Low
NZ$62,700
Median salary
NZ$88,130
Senior
NZ$96,100
High
NZ$110,000
Low
NZ$30.14
Median salary
NZ$42.37
Senior
NZ$46.20
High
NZ$80
Among Software Developers, Graduate Software Developers or Mobile Developers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled IT professionals like .NET Software Developers or Financial Software Developers usually earn more.

Software Developer - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Lead DeveloperNZ$130K/year
+48% 
Financial Software DeveloperNZ$101K/year
+14% 
Freelance Software DeveloperNZ$94K/year
+7% 
.NET DeveloperNZ$92K/year
+4% 
Mobile DeveloperNZ$80K/year
 -9%
Graduate Software DeveloperNZ$64K/year
 -28%

Software Developer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Software Developer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$63,000 gross per year. An intermediate Software Developer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$86,000, while the average income for a Senior Software Developer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$96,000. Software Developers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$100,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Software Developer

Late Career▲ +13%
Senior▲ +9%
Average SalaryNZ$88,130/year
Intermediate▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -29%

Gender Breakdown

Female
13%
Male
87%

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Software Developer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Software Developer make in New Zealand?
A Software Developer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$88,130 gross per year, which is about NZ$42.37 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Software Developer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Software Developer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Software Developer in New Zealand is around NZ$62,700 gross per year. Graduate Software Developers or Mobile Developers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Software Developer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Software Developer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$110,000 gross per year. .NET Software Developers or Financial Software Developers usually have the highest salaries.
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