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Automotive Technician salary in Auckland, 2026
Core range NZ$55 to 75k a year at 3 to 7 years; NZ$45k to NZ$90k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 years | NZ$45k | NZ$55 to 75k | NZ$90k |
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Automotive Technician · Auckland, New Zealand · 3 to 7 years
Core range NZ$55 to 75k a year
NZ$45k
Low outlier: small workshops paying probationary apprentice rates
NZ$55 to 75k
Core range, where most offers land
NZ$90k
High outlier: senior mechanics with specialist diagnostics skills
City vs main hub
Auckland wages are typically higher than regional NZ averages due to higher living costs and demand.
Stats NZ Annual earnings by occupation, 2023
Employer-type premium
Dealerships and fleet operators pay a premium versus small independent workshops.
Hays Salary Guide New Zealand, 2024
Skill premium
EV, diesel and diagnostic specialisms push pay well above mechanic averages.
Hays Salary Guide New Zealand, 2024
Typical annual increase
Progression and certification typically raise pay 3 to 6% per year.
Stats NZ Annual earnings by occupation, 2023
Sources: Hays Salary Guide New Zealand (2024); Stats NZ Annual earnings by occupation (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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