Structural Engineer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$86,513
per year
per hour
NZ$41.59
per hour
per year

Structural Engineer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Structural Engineer in New Zealand is NZ$86,513 per year (NZ$41.59 per hour), which is 40% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Structural Engineer salary range: NZ$49,160 to NZ$158,600 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$49,160
Low
NZ$86,513
Median salary
NZ$158,600
High
NZ$23.63
Low
NZ$41.59
Median salary
NZ$76.25
High

Structural Engineer Salary Range

Low
NZ$49,160
Median salary
NZ$86,513
Senior
NZ$97,112
High
NZ$158,600
Low
NZ$23.63
Median salary
NZ$41.59
Senior
NZ$46.69
High
NZ$76.25
Among Structural Engineers, Graduate Structural Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Structural Design Engineers or Senior Structural Engineers usually earn more.

Structural Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

A Junior Structural Engineer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$55,000 gross per year. An intermediate Structural Engineer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$84,000, while the average income for a Senior Structural Engineer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$97,000. Structural Engineers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$110,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Structural Engineer

Late Career▲ +27%
Senior▲ +12%
Average SalaryNZ$86,513/year
Intermediate▼ -3%
Junior▼ -36%

Gender Breakdown

Female
14%
Male
86%

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Structural Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Structural Engineer job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Structural Engineer

How much does a Structural Engineer make in New Zealand?
A Structural Engineer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$86,513 gross per year, which is about NZ$41.59 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Structural Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Structural Engineer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Structural Engineer in New Zealand is around NZ$49,160 gross per year. Graduate Structural Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Structural Engineer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Structural Engineer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$158,600 gross per year. Structural Design Engineers or Senior Structural Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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