Remote Software Engineer Salaries in New Zealand
How much do remote developers in New Zealand expect to make? $87,592 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in New Zealand are around average for Oceania.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
Established Companies in New Zealand
Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.
Salary breakdown by expertise
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Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in New Zealand are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in New Zealand, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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Former medical doctor with more than 10 years experience in mobile development. I worked for companies across the world. I am currently based in New Zealand, where I live with my wife and two daughters. I love science and inventions in general, I am passionate about any new technology.
Software Developer with 5 years of professional experience in cooperate, start-ups and medium-sized software companies. Experienced in Agile software development. Familiar with DevOps principles such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD). Portfolio: https://github.com/bdt2019unicorn
I have been working in the industry for over 10 years working in startups through to large organisations. There are 2 things I am very passionate about; people and programming. Being able to program with others is what I do each day and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Currently, I am the CTO & cofounder of a technology company, and advisor to companies and I mentor engineers from various levels from interns to seniors. Code reviews and pair programming is the best way to share and learn from each other. These discussions are always valuable to all parties and I am always keen to discuss code.
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