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QA Engineer Salary in New Zealand

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The New Zealand median is $99,607 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$99,607
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,291
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$99,607
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$47.89
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$99,607
Hamilton, NZ$99,607
Tauranga, NZ$99,607
Dunedin, NZ$99,607
Lower Hutt, NZ$99,607
Wellington, NZ$73,697
Auckland, NZ$69,667
Christchurch, NZ$66,213

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in New Zealand?
The national median qa engineer salary in New Zealand is about $173,000 per year ($14,400 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $115,000 to $173,000.
Which New Zealand city pays qa engineers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $173,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $115,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about $74,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $241,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is qa engineer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.