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Full-Stack Developer Salary in New Zealand

Full-stack developers build both the frontend and backend of web applications end to end. The New Zealand median is $117,455 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$117,455
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,788
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,455
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$56.47
varies by city

Full-Stack Developer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$117,455
Hamilton, NZ$117,455
Tauranga, NZ$117,455
Dunedin, NZ$117,455
Lower Hutt, NZ$117,455
Wellington, NZ$87,516
Auckland, NZ$82,334
Christchurch, NZ$76,001

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a full-stack developer make in New Zealand?
The national median full-stack developer salary in New Zealand is about $204,000 per year ($17,000 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $132,000 to $204,000.
Which New Zealand city pays full-stack developers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $204,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays full-stack developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $132,000 per year for a full-stack developer.
What is the typical salary range for a full-stack developer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, full-stack developer pay commonly spans from about $87,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $293,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have full-stack developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes full-stack developer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is full-stack developer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.