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Aerospace Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The New Zealand median is $139,910 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$139,910
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,688
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$139,910
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$67.27
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$139,910
Hamilton, NZ$139,910
Tauranga, NZ$139,910
Dunedin, NZ$139,910
Lower Hutt, NZ$139,910
Wellington, NZ$103,061
Auckland, NZ$98,455
Christchurch, NZ$90,970

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in New Zealand?
The national median aerospace engineer salary in New Zealand is about $243,000 per year ($20,300 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $158,000 to $243,000.
Which New Zealand city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $243,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $158,000 per year for a aerospace engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about $108,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $339,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.