How much does a Software Developer make in Wellington, New Zealand?

Updated Dec 1, 2023

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Total Pay Range
NZ$80K - NZ$115K/yr
Base Pay
NZ$77K - NZ$105K/yr
Additional Pay
NZ$3K - NZ$10K/yr

NZ$99K

/yr
NZ$80KNZ$115K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is NZ$98,550 per year in the Wellington, New Zealand area, with an average salary of NZ$93,550 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is NZ$5,000 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of NZ$80K-NZ$115K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand

NZ$98,550 /yr
Software Developer
NZ$124,000 /yr
Senior Software Developer
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Job TitleSalary
Software DeveloperNZ$98,550 /yr
Senior Software DeveloperNZ$124,000 /yr
Software Developer IV

Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand

Some related job titles are Java Developer Salaries with median pay of NZ$85,642, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of NZ$63,500, Software Developer Intern Salaries with median pay of NZ$95,000.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand

NZ$98,550 /yr
Software Developer
NZ$124,000 /yr
Senior Software Developer
No Salary Reports
Software Developer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Developer?

Job TitleSalary
Software DeveloperNZ$98,550 /yr
Senior Software DeveloperNZ$124,000 /yr
Software Developer IV

What are total pay estimates for a Software Developer at different companies in Wellington, New Zealand?

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FNZ
3.6
Software DeveloperSee 21 salaries from this location

NZ$85,000

 / yr
Xero
3.8
Software DeveloperSee 19 salaries from this location

NZ$87,500

 / yr
Datacom Systems
3.6
Software DeveloperSee 19 salaries from this location

NZ$73,500

 / yr
Trade Me
4.1
Software DeveloperSee 13 salaries from this location

NZ$77,724

 / yr
Flux Federation
3.9
Software DeveloperSee 12 salaries from this location

NZ$82,000

 / yr
Bank of New Zealand
4.2
Software DeveloperSee 7 salaries from this location

NZ$93,500

 / yr
Intergen
4.2
Software DeveloperSee 7 salaries from this location

NZ$84,500

 / yr

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ANZ
4.1
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$80,000

 / yr
DXC Technology
3.6
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$80,000

 / yr
Provoke Solutions
3.5
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$69,954

 / yr
Catalyst IT
4.1
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$78,000

 / yr
DataTorque
4.6
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$85,000

 / yr
VizExplorer
3.1
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$97,601

 / yr
Optimal Workshop
4.3
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$110,000

 / yr
Snapper Services
4.2
Software DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

NZ$75,000

 / yr
Sharesies
4.4
Software DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

NZ$77,500

 / yr
Snap Information Technologies
3.6
Software DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

NZ$36

 / hr
Spark New Zealand
4
Software DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

NZ$75,000

 / yr
ANZ
4.1
Software DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

NZ$100

 / hr
Weta Digital
3.4
Software DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

NZ$99

 / hr
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Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
FNZ Software Developer salaries - 21 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$85,000/yr
Xero Software Developer salaries - 19 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$87,500/yr
Datacom Systems Software Developer salaries - 19 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$73,500/yr
Trade Me Software Developer salaries - 13 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$77,724/yr
Flux Federation Software Developer salaries - 12 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$82,000/yr
Bank of New Zealand Software Developer salaries - 7 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$93,500/yr
Intergen Software Developer salaries - 7 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$84,500/yr
ANZ Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$80,000/yr
DXC Technology Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$80,000/yr
Provoke Solutions Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$69,954/yr
Catalyst IT Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$78,000/yr
DataTorque Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$85,000/yr
VizExplorer Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$97,601/yr
Optimal Workshop Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$110,000/yr
Snapper Services Software Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$75,000/yr
Sharesies Software Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$77,500/yr
Snap Information Technologies Software Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$36/hr
Spark New Zealand Software Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$75,000/yr
ANZ Software Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$100/hr
Weta Digital Software Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedWellington, New ZealandNZ$99/hr
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Software Developer pay FAQ in Wellington, New Zealand

The average salary for a Software Developer is NZ$98,550 per year in Wellington, New Zealand. Salaries estimates are based on 583 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in Wellington, New Zealand.

The highest salary for a Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand is NZ$115,000 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Wellington, New Zealand is NZ$79,500 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Developer.

Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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