Estimator Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,443 positions with reported compensation (47% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

£34,300

25th percentile

£40,000

Median (50th)

£55,000

75th percentile

£70,000

90th percentile

£85,000

Average salary: £57,380

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Estimator job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Excel

Budgeting

Project Management

Supply Chain

CRM

Logistics

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Estimator opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	134	£77,500	£55,000 – £91,250	1%	15	40
dubai	133	AED 167,400	AED 120,000 – AED 200,880	–	15	83
Manchester	67	£57,500	£41,250 – £70,000	–	15	32
Glasgow	53	£42,500	£40,000 – £55,000	6%	15	17
Phoenix, AZ	41	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	15	8
Nashville, TN	39	$100,000	$90,000 – $100,000	–	9	0
Orange, CA	36	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	2	0
abu dhabi	34	AED 173,700	AED 110,400 – AED 223,200	–	15	22
Greentree, PA	28	$55,000	$40,000 – $70,000	–	1	0
Birmingham	26	£57,500	£50,000 – £72,500	–	15	14
Leeds	26	£40,000	£35,000 – £40,000	–	13	10
San Francisco, CA	26	$140,000	$130,000 – $165,000	4%	7	4
Houston, TX	23	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	–	14	5
Dallas, TX	22	$45,000	$45,000 – $90,000	–	14	2
Sioux Falls, SD	20	$72,500	$66,250 – $75,000	–	13	0
Pittsburgh, PA	19	$110,000	$93,750 – $120,000	–	9	5
Santa Ana, CA	19	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	6	0
San Diego, CA	18	$120,000	$88,750 – $140,000	–	9	9
Tulsa, OK	18	$70,000	$65,000 – $75,000	–	5	1
Denver, CO	17	$100,000	$87,700 – $130,000	6%	10	3

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC 58 jobs

System One 46 jobs

Building Careers UK Ltd 15 jobs

Kimmel and Associates 13 jobs

Gallin Associates 12 jobs

Ernest Gordon Recruitment 9 jobs

Navartis 9 jobs

Diehl Automotive Group 9 jobs

Archirodon Group N.V 8 jobs

AtkinsRéalis 8 jobs

Emtec 8 jobs

PCL Construction 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,829 jobs United Kingdom 1,027 jobs UAE 203 jobs Germany 8 jobs Saudi Arabia 2 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 3,069 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,525 new positions were posted (742 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Estimator positions is £55,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £40,000 and £70,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £85,000 or more. Note that 53% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 173,700 median, while Houston, TX offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (72 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Estimator roles are Excel, Budgeting, Project Management, Supply Chain, CRM, and Logistics. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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