Civil Engineer Salary in New Zealand
NZ$91,800
per year
per hour
NZ$44.13
per hour
per year
Civil Engineer - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZ$91,800 per year (NZ$44.13 per hour), which is 48% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Civil Engineer salary range: NZ$59,700 to NZ$178,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
Civil Engineer salary range: NZ$59,700 to NZ$178,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$59,700
Low
NZ$91,800
Median salary
NZ$178,000
High
NZ$28.70
Low
NZ$44.13
Median salary
NZ$85.58
High
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Civil Engineer Salary Range
Among Civil Engineers, Graduate Civil Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Civil Engineers in managerial positions (like Civil Engineering Project Manager, Principal Civil Engineer) usually earn more.
Civil Engineer - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Civil Engineer | NZ$121K/year | +32% |
| Junior Civil Engineer | NZ$63K/year | -31% |
Civil Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An early career Civil Engineer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$63,000 gross per year. An intermediate Civil Engineer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$90,000, while the average income for a Senior Civil Engineer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$121,000. Civil Engineers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$150,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Civil Engineer
| Late Career | ▲ +63% |
| Senior | ▲ +32% |
| Average Salary | NZ$91,800/year |
| Intermediate | ▼ -2% |
| Early Career | ▼ -31% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
19%
19%
Male
81%
81%
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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Civil Engineer job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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