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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,191 positions with reported compensation (48% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$55,800

25th percentile

$70,000

Median (50th)

$80,000

75th percentile

$109,300

90th percentile

$140,000

Average salary: $90,906

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Budgeting

OSHA

Data Analysis

Customer Service

AutoCAD

Project Management

Supply Chain

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	153	AED 145,000	AED 118,000 – AED 180,000	–	15	39
London	83	£75,000	£50,000 – £85,000	4%	15	18
abu dhabi	52	AED 201,000	AED 133,920 – AED 279,000	–	15	15
Manchester	46	£68,000	£55,000 – £70,000	–	15	6
Glasgow	40	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	2%	15	4
Phoenix, AZ	30	$80,000	$67,342 – $80,000	–	15	2
business bay	30	$80,000	$70,000 – $109,300	–	15	30
sharjah	27	AED 156,000	AED 90,000 – AED 180,000	–	10	9
Houston, TX	26	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	–	13	6
Nashville, TN	21	$80,000	$66,250 – $100,000	–	7	2
Denver, CO	20	$93,500	$87,700 – $128,200	5%	11	6
Greentree, PA	20	$80,000	$70,000 – $109,300	–	1	0
Pittsburgh, PA	20	$110,000	$93,750 – $120,000	–	10	0
Reading, Berkshire	19	£50,000	£50,000 – £60,000	–	9	11
Birmingham	18	£55,000	£50,000 – £69,000	–	15	3
Seattle, WA	17	$109,300	$102,325 – $109,825	18%	9	8
Tulsa, OK	17	$80,000	$70,000 – $109,300	–	4	0
Mechanicsburg, PA	16	$80,000	$70,000 – $109,300	–	1	0
Sioux Falls, SD	16	$70,000	$65,000 – $75,000	–	10	0
Portland, OR	15	$109,300	$109,300 – $115,725	–	8	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

System One 54 jobs

Mortenson 17 jobs

AtkinsRéalis 16 jobs

Careers International 11 jobs

Building Careers UK 10 jobs

Archirodon Group N.V 9 jobs

Al Marwan Group 9 jobs

Diehl Automotive Group 9 jobs

Confidential Company 8 jobs

Ontime Group 8 jobs

Egis Group 8 jobs

Heated Mechanical Services 7 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,480 jobs United Kingdom 727 jobs UAE 289 jobs Germany 6 jobs Saudi Arabia 2 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 2,504 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,325 new positions were posted (432 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 $70,000 and $109,300. Top earners (90th percentile) command $140,000 or more. Note that 52% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 201,000 median, while Houston, TX offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (46 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, OSHA, Data Analysis, Customer Service, 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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