Civil Engineer Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
Job titles in this occupation vary and some examples are assets engineer, consulting engineer, hydraulics engineer and stormwater engineer. Civil engineers can also work as asset managers for local councils.
A typical starting salary for a new graduate is around $45,000 to $55,000. With several years’ experience you can expect to earn between $65,000 and $110,000 a year. Experienced senior civil engineers can earn up to $200,000.
Civil Engineers are currently on New Zealand’s long term skills shortage list and according to Hayes quarterly report (June 2012) there is a strong demand for civil engineers in New Zealand.
Civil Engineer Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Civil Engineer | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Land Development Civil Engineer | up to 125,000 | Auckland |
| Intermediate Civil Engineer | 65,000 | Auckland |
| Junior Civil Engineer | 45,000 – 55,000 | Auckland |
| Senior Civil Engineer | 105,000 | Wellington |
| Civil Roading Design Engineer | 100,000 | Wellington |
| Civil Engineering Manager | 120,000 | Wellington |
| Senior Civil Engineer | 95,000 | Christchurch |
| Civil Engineer | 75,000 | Christchurch |
| Civil Engineer | 85,000 | Dunedin |
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