Systems Engineer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$83,179
per year
per hour
NZ$39.99
per hour
per year

Systems Engineer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Systems Engineer in New Zealand is NZ$83,179 per year (NZ$39.99 per hour), which is 35% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Systems Engineer salary range: NZ$48,533 to NZ$160,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$48,533
Low
NZ$83,179
Median salary
NZ$160,000
High
NZ$23.33
Low
NZ$39.99
Median salary
NZ$76.92
High

Systems Engineer Salary Range

Low
NZ$48,533
Median salary
NZ$83,179
Senior
NZ$91,400
High
NZ$160,000
Low
NZ$23.33
Median salary
NZ$39.99
Senior
NZ$43.94
High
NZ$76.92
Among IT Systems Engineers, trainee and entry level Computer Systems Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Systems Engineers or highly skilled Control Systems Engineers usually earn more.

Systems Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Systems Engineer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$50,000 gross per year. A mid career Systems Engineer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$82,000, while the average income for a Senior Systems Engineer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$91,000. Systems Engineers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$112,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Systems Engineer

Late Career▲ +35%
Senior▲ +9%
Average SalaryNZ$83,179/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Early Career▼ -40%

Gender Breakdown

Female
3%
Male
97%

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Systems Engineer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Systems Engineer make in New Zealand?
A Systems Engineer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$83,179 gross per year, which is about NZ$39.99 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Systems Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Systems Engineer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Systems Engineer in New Zealand is around NZ$48,533 gross per year. Trainee and entry level Computer Systems Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Systems Engineer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Systems Engineer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$160,000 gross per year. Senior Systems Engineers or highly skilled Control Systems Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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