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Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. 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

Mechanical 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$83,485
Auckland, NZ$78,304
Christchurch, NZ$72,546

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in New Zealand?
The national median mechanical 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 mechanical engineers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $194,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $126,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about $83,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $268,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.