Automotive Engineer - Pay and progression
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Pay
Industry sources indicate that salaries for automotive engineers will vary depending on their role.
Salaries for automotive engineers working in New Zealand, 2008| Job title | Salary of lowest-paid 25% | Average gross salary | Salary of highest-paid 25% |
|---|
| Automotive engineer (diesel) | $45,750 | $51,300 | $57,150 |
| Automotive engineer (petrol) | $40,000 | $44,800 | $46,900 |
According to the 2006 Census, automotive engineers earned an average of $35,400 a year and worked an average of 43 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Automotive engineers may move into management and customer service roles or into other engineering or automotive occupations such as automotive electrician. Automotive engineers can also become self-employed.
Updated
September 2009
