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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,401 positions with reported compensation (42% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$59,000

25th percentile

$70,000

Median (50th)

$85,000

75th percentile

$110,000

90th percentile

$140,000

Average salary: $93,390

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Budgeting

Project Management

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Supply Chain

Logistics

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	164	AED 133,920	AED 100,000 – AED 195,660	2%	15	30
London	107	£55,000	£47,500 – £65,000	1%	15	11
Charlotte, NC	67	$110,000	$85,000 – $110,000	–	15	48
abu dhabi	62	AED 173,700	AED 117,900 – AED 223,200	–	15	20
Nashville, TN	53	$95,000	$90,000 – $100,000	–	12	3
Houston, TX	49	$85,000	$70,000 – $100,000	–	15	22
business bay	47	$85,000	$70,000 – $110,000	–	15	47
Manchester	47	£55,000	£37,500 – £70,000	–	15	7
Seattle, WA	40	$107,404	$100,000 – $120,000	–	15	19
Orange, CA	36	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	–	2	0
Phoenix, AZ	36	$90,000	$72,500 – $116,250	–	15	1
, , united arab emirates	36	AED 181,810	AED 128,340 – AED 242,500	11%	14	5
Atlanta, GA	33	$65,650	$56,300 – $92,500	–	15	20
Chicago, IL	33	$109,650	$100,000 – $120,000	–	15	16
Leeds	31	£35,000	£33,500 – £47,500	–	13	0
Denver, CO	28	$101,800	$90,775 – $132,500	4%	12	3
Greentree, PA	25	$85,000	$70,000 – $110,000	–	1	0
Dallas, TX	24	$45,000	$45,000 – $92,500	–	15	1
Glasgow	23	£48,500	£35,000 – £55,000	–	9	2
Indianapolis, IN	20	$70,000	$70,000 – $105,000	–	8	5

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC 43 jobs

System One 41 jobs

Turner & Townsend 17 jobs

Egis Group 14 jobs

Garney Construction 11 jobs

AtkinsRéalis 11 jobs

Bradford Consulting 11 jobs

Confidential Company 10 jobs

Archirodon Group N.V 9 jobs

Headway Group 9 jobs

UK Staffing Group Limited 9 jobs

Hatch 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 2,213 jobs United Kingdom 750 jobs UAE 335 jobs Germany 6 jobs Saudi Arabia 2 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 3,306 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,883 new positions were posted (666 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Estimator positions is $85,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $70,000 and $110,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $140,000 or more. Note that 58% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is , , united arab emirates at AED 181,810 median, while Leeds offers £35,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (80 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, Customer Service, Data Analysis, and Supply Chain. 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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