Cost estimator salary in United States

The average salary for a Cost Estimator is $100,726 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Cost Estimator salaries typically range between a low of $64,300 and a high of $157,787 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Cost Estimator include Los Angeles, CA at $170,918 per year, New York, NY at $131,671 per year, and Panama City, FL at $127,280 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Cost Estimator include Compu Dynamics, LLC ($200,000 per year) and COMTEC ($197,600 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Cost Estimator salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Cost Estimator: Average $106,882 per year
• Senior Cost Estimator: Average $134,313 per year