How much does a Cost Estimator make?
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$84K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Cost Estimator is $84,211 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,885 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,326 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $66K-$108K/yr?
Related Job Titles
For Cost Estimator
Some related job titles are Construction Cost Estimator Salaries with median pay of $80,821, Cost Engineer Salaries with median pay of $86,912, Cost Analyst Salaries with median pay of $81,643, Pricing Salaries with median pay of $77,008.
Top Paying Companies
For a Cost Estimator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cost Estimator in United States. Employers include Ford Motor Company, RTX and US Cost.
Top Paying Companies
For Cost Estimator in United States
| 1 | Ford Motor Company | $97,227 | |
| 2 | RTX | $94,304 | |
| 3 | US Cost | $91,499 | |
| 4 | EDM International | $90,142 | |
| 5 | Boeing | $88,584 | |
| 6 | ARA Construction Corp | $88,321 | |
| 7 | General Atomics | $87,863 | |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman | $87,272 | |
| 9 | KiSKA Construction | $86,330 | |
| 10 | Booz Allen Hamilton | $85,559 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cost Estimator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cost Estimator in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $90,142, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $87,568, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $86,319, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $85,559, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $79,802.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$79,802
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Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Cost Estimator is EDM International.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Cost Estimator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Cost Estimator is $84,211 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1549 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cost Estimator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Cost Estimator in United States is $108,461 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cost Estimator in United States is $65,731 per year.
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