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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,343 positions with reported compensation (45% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$56,000

25th percentile

$70,000

Median (50th)

$90,000

75th percentile

$120,000

90th percentile

$140,000

Average salary: $94,136

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Customer Service

Project Management

Budgeting

Supply Chain

AutoCAD

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	172	AED 120,000	AED 80,000 – AED 167,400	4%	15	42
London	110	£60,000	£50,000 – £70,000	–	15	41
abu dhabi	53	AED 167,400	AED 111,600 – AED 200,000	–	15	4
Dallas, TX	50	$100,000	$87,500 – $120,000	2%	15	41
Tampa, FL	50	$90,000	$90,000 – $121,800	–	15	44
New York, NY	40	$115,000	$100,000 – $120,000	2%	11	2
Fort Worth, TX	37	$105,000	$60,000 – $105,000	–	15	32
Glasgow	35	£35,000	£35,000 – £44,000	–	13	16
Houston, TX	35	$120,000	$67,500 – $140,000	3%	15	10
, , united arab emirates	34	AED 133,920	AED 73,120 – AED 176,850	15%	11	5
Denver, CO	31	$100,000	$90,175 – $125,000	6%	13	3
Leeds	28	£37,500	£34,250 – £46,250	–	12	10
Birmingham	27	£54,000	£39,750 – £75,000	–	14	10
Nashville, TN	27	$90,000	$90,000 – $90,000	–	12	0
Phoenix, AZ	26	$80,000	$77,500 – $125,000	–	14	7
Greentree, PA	23	$90,000	$70,000 – $120,000	–	1	0
Philadelphia, PA	20	$50,000	$50,000 – $50,000	–	9	8
Pittsburgh, PA	19	$92,500	$82,500 – $112,500	–	10	2
City of London, Greater London	18	£50,000	£50,000 – £77,500	–	9	14
Wolverhampton, West Midlands	18	£50,000	£40,000 – £55,000	–	9	13

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

System One 47 jobs

PSR Solutions 21 jobs

Turner & Townsend 17 jobs

Careers International 13 jobs

MRINetwork 13 jobs

Michael Page 12 jobs

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. 12 jobs

Magic 10 jobs

Confidential Company 9 jobs

PCL Construction 9 jobs

Headway Group 9 jobs

UK Staffing Group Limited 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,917 jobs United Kingdom 768 jobs UAE 286 jobs Germany 6 jobs Saudi Arabia 5 jobs France 1 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 2,983 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,728 new positions were posted (720 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Estimator positions is $90,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $70,000 and $120,000. 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 167,400 median, while Glasgow offers £35,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (37 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, Customer Service, Project Management, Budgeting, Supply Chain, and AutoCAD. 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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