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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,588 positions with reported compensation (47% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

£33,200

25th percentile

£40,000

Median (50th)

£55,000

75th percentile

£70,000

90th percentile

£85,000

Average salary: £56,591

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

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)
London	172	£60,000	£55,000 – £80,000	1%	15	53
dubai	149	AED 178,560	AED 120,000 – AED 200,880	1%	15	20
Manchester	74	£60,000	£40,000 – £70,000	–	15	24
Denver, CO	54	$110,000	$92,500 – $140,000	2%	15	35
abu dhabi	53	AED 167,400	AED 120,000 – AED 223,200	–	15	20
Glasgow	46	£40,000	£40,000 – £53,750	–	15	20
business bay	43	$55,000	$40,000 – $70,000	–	15	43
Nashville, TN	37	$95,000	$67,500 – $100,000	–	11	12
Phoenix, AZ	37	$80,000	$77,500 – $90,000	–	15	1
Seattle, WA	36	$120,000	$92,500 – $140,000	22%	15	20
Leeds	34	£40,000	£35,000 – £45,000	–	15	13
Tampa, FL	30	$100,000	$75,000 – $110,000	3%	15	23
, , united arab emirates	29	AED 183,621	AED 180,000 – AED 250,000	7%	11	5
Houston, TX	28	$62,500	$38,750 – $86,250	–	12	1
Birmingham	26	£60,000	£48,750 – £80,000	–	15	6
Austin, TX	24	$85,000	$85,000 – $85,000	–	15	17
Belfast	24	£55,000	£50,000 – £67,500	4%	13	8
Greentree, PA	24	$55,000	$40,000 – $70,000	–	1	1
Tulsa, OK	24	$90,000	$80,000 – $90,000	–	11	21
City of London, Greater London	23	£60,000	£47,500 – £70,000	4%	10	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

System One 33 jobs

Building Careers UK Ltd 20 jobs

Turner & Townsend 13 jobs

Garney Construction 13 jobs

Egis Group 12 jobs

UK Staffing Group Limited 10 jobs

Navartis 10 jobs

Archirodon Group N.V 9 jobs

Ernest Gordon Recruitment 9 jobs

Headway Group 9 jobs

BAM UK & Ireland 9 jobs

Hill International 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,959 jobs United Kingdom 1,120 jobs UAE 307 jobs Germany 6 jobs Saudi Arabia 1 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 3,393 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,013 new positions were posted (862 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Estimator positions is £55,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £40,000 and £70,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £85,000 or more. Note that 53% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is , , united arab emirates at AED 183,621 median, while Leeds offers £40,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (76 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, 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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