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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,205 positions with reported compensation (47% of all Estimator listings).

10th percentile

$64,360

25th percentile

$72,000

Median (50th)

$90,000

75th percentile

$120,000

90th percentile

$150,000

Average salary: $99,384

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Excel

Project Management

Budgeting

Customer Service

AutoCAD

Agile

Financial Modeling

SolidWorks

CRM

Supply Chain

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	158	AED 180,000	AED 120,000 – AED 240,000	–	15	49
London	105	£60,000	£47,500 – £65,000	–	15	15
abu dhabi	52	AED 180,000	AED 120,000 – AED 279,000	–	15	14
Phoenix, AZ	44	$90,000	$76,836 – $100,000	–	13	6
Manchester	43	£62,500	£48,750 – £70,000	–	15	6
Houston, TX	30	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	–	15	5
Nashville, TN	29	$130,000	$110,000 – $150,000	–	9	3
Bristol	29	£52,500	£45,000 – £60,000	–	12	1
Dartford, Kent	27	£85,000	£49,000 – £85,000	–	6	0
sharjah	25	AED 120,000	AED 100,000 – AED 180,000	–	10	10
Denver, CO	22	$100,000	$90,000 – $170,000	14%	14	1
Mechanicsburg, PA	21	$90,000	$72,000 – $120,000	–	1	7
, , united arab emirates	21	AED 180,000	AED 180,000 – AED 200,000	–	14	10
Pittsburgh, PA	20	$105,000	$88,750 – $117,500	5%	12	5
Sioux Falls, SD	17	$70,000	$65,000 – $75,000	–	9	0
Swindon	17	£70,000	£70,000 – £70,000	–	6	5
Baltimore, MD	16	$115,000	$110,000 – $120,000	–	5	1
Sacramento, CA	16	$112,600	$85,000 – $116,000	–	13	15
Leeds	15	£300,000	£170,000 – £300,000	–	11	1
Philadelphia, PA	15	$80,000	$80,000 – $82,500	–	6	4

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Estimator openings globally.

System One 25 jobs

turnertownsend 23 jobs

Heated Mechanical Services 16 jobs

PCL Construction 14 jobs

Confidential Company 13 jobs

Turner & Townsend 12 jobs

Archirodon Group N.V 9 jobs

HILL & HILL RECRUITMENT LTD 9 jobs

Headway Group 9 jobs

Egis 8 jobs

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited 8 jobs

Hatch 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Estimators work

United States 1,488 jobs United Kingdom 819 jobs UAE 259 jobs Germany 3 jobs

Estimator Job Market Overview (2026)

The Estimator job market is steadily growing, with 2,569 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,530 new positions were posted (537 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 $72,000 and $120,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $150,000 or more. Note that 53% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Leeds at £300,000 median, while Houston, TX offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Estimator positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (25 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, Customer Service, AutoCAD, and Agile. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

Start by reviewing our Estimator resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 2,569 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.

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