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Electrical Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The New Zealand median is $111,698 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$111,698
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,327
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$111,698
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$53.70
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$111,698
Hamilton, NZ$111,698
Tauranga, NZ$111,698
Dunedin, NZ$111,698
Lower Hutt, NZ$111,698
Wellington, NZ$82,910
Auckland, NZ$78,304
Christchurch, NZ$72,546

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in New Zealand?
The national median electrical engineer salary in New Zealand is about $194,000 per year ($16,200 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $126,000 to $194,000.
Which New Zealand city pays electrical engineers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $194,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $126,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about $85,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $270,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is electrical engineer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.