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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,165 positions with reported compensation (44% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$50,600

25th percentile

$65,000

Median (50th)

$80,000

75th percentile

$100,000

90th percentile

$140,000

Average salary: $87,538

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Budgeting

Project Management

Customer Service

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	123	AED 153,000	AED 120,000 – AED 200,880	–	15	23
London	71	£72,500	£55,000 – £81,250	1%	15	15
Phoenix, AZ	69	$80,000	$70,506 – $100,000	–	15	42
Atlanta, GA	59	$100,000	$75,000 – $100,000	–	15	42
Manchester	54	£68,000	£60,000 – £70,000	–	15	5
abu dhabi	38	AED 190,500	AED 120,000 – AED 279,000	–	15	2
Houston, TX	31	$37,500	$26,250 – $48,750	–	14	1
Chicago, IL	28	$80,000	$70,000 – $95,000	–	15	18
Glasgow	25	£55,000	£42,500 – £55,000	–	12	1
Pittsburgh, PA	24	$105,000	$88,750 – $117,500	–	12	3
Louisville, KY	23	$75,000	$75,000 – $75,000	–	8	21
Nashville, TN	23	$90,000	$70,000 – $150,000	–	7	17
Jacksonville, FL	22	$107,404	$78,702 – $126,202	–	14	18
Denver, CO	20	$90,000	$87,700 – $100,000	10%	13	4
sharjah	20	AED 156,000	AED 97,500 – AED 180,000	–	9	0
Alpharetta, GA	18	$65,000	$65,000 – $65,000	–	6	12
Birmingham	17	£55,000	£51,250 – £69,500	–	14	3
Tulsa, OK	17	$80,000	$65,000 – $100,000	–	4	0
Brea, CA	16	$140,000	$140,000 – $140,000	–	8	5
Mechanicsburg, PA	16	$80,000	$65,000 – $100,000	–	1	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

GPAC 40 jobs

System One 34 jobs

AtkinsRéalis 15 jobs

Building Careers UK 10 jobs

PCL Construction 9 jobs

Diehl Automotive Group 9 jobs

Perfect Technical and Landscaping LLC 8 jobs

Confidential Company 8 jobs

Hill International 8 jobs

The Boyd Group 8 jobs

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC 8 jobs

Haskell 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,808 jobs United Kingdom 627 jobs UAE 204 jobs Germany 5 jobs Saudi Arabia 2 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 2,646 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,578 new positions were posted (675 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 $65,000 and $100,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $140,000 or more. Note that 56% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 190,500 median, while Houston, TX offers $37,500.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (29 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, and Customer Service. 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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