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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,355 positions with reported compensation (45% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$30,000

25th percentile

$64,360

Median (50th)

$80,000

75th percentile

$110,000

90th percentile

$140,000

Average salary: $87,330

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Project Management

Budgeting

Customer Service

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)
dubai	158	AED 156,000	AED 120,000 – AED 223,000	1%	15	39
London	98	£60,000	£40,000 – £70,000	–	15	11
Atlanta, GA	57	$75,000	$75,000 – $96,185	–	15	46
Phoenix, AZ	53	$82,500	$70,506 – $100,000	2%	15	3
abu dhabi	53	AED 180,000	AED 100,000 – AED 279,000	–	15	13
Manchester	46	£50,000	£40,000 – £70,000	–	15	10
Orange, CA	38	$80,000	$64,360 – $110,000	–	2	0
Orlando, FL	37	$70,000	$48,415 – $102,500	–	15	28
Nashville, TN	31	$130,000	$82,500 – $130,000	–	11	21
Bristol	30	£52,500	£45,000 – £60,000	–	13	2
Houston, TX	29	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	–	14	3
Omaha, NE	28	$78,840	$78,840 – $78,840	–	12	18
Dartford, Kent	27	£85,000	£49,000 – £85,000	–	6	6
San Diego, CA	27	$120,000	$100,000 – $140,000	–	11	0
Denver, CO	26	$94,250	$90,000 – $121,250	15%	15	2
San Francisco, CA	22	$165,000	$132,500 – $165,000	–	5	0
San Antonio, TX	21	$70,000	$65,000 – $75,000	–	15	20
sharjah	21	AED 156,000	AED 100,000 – AED 180,000	–	9	4
Mechanicsburg, PA	21	$80,000	$64,360 – $110,000	–	1	0
Richmond, VA	20	$110,000	$100,000 – $110,000	–	4	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC 58 jobs

Tanqeeb 25 jobs

System One 25 jobs

turnertownsend 18 jobs

GPAC 18 jobs

Turner & Townsend 16 jobs

PCL Construction 16 jobs

Heated Mechanical Services 16 jobs

Confidential Company 13 jobs

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited 10 jobs

SmartRecruiters, Inc. 9 jobs

HILL & HILL RECRUITMENT LTD 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 2,049 jobs United Kingdom 703 jobs UAE 250 jobs Germany 3 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 3,005 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,685 new positions were posted (684 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Estimator positions is $80,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $64,360 and $110,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $140,000 or more. Note that 55% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 180,000 median, while Houston, TX offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (40 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, Project Management, Budgeting, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and CRM. 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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