Construction Estimator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Didn't find your job?
Click

How much does a Construction Estimator make in Chicago, IL? The average Construction Estimator salary in Chicago, IL is $94,867 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $84,220 and $110,447. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Search Construction Estimator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
2024 Compensation Trend
Benefits Consulting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
View as table View as graph
For Employers
Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
For Employees
Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Construction Estimator

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Construction Estimator job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Construction Estimator.

Search Construction Estimator Job Openings

Job Openings for Construction Estimator in Chicago, IL
Construction Estimator
Santa Rita Landscaping, LLC - TUCSON , AZ
Santa Rita Landscaping based in Tucson, AZ is Southern Arizona's Landscaping Solution having been in Business for over 38 years. We have built an excellent repu
- 1 day ago
Senior Construction Estimator
Field of Talent - INDIANAPOLIS , IN
Job Description. Job Description. Ready to Estimate Your Way to the Top. We’ve Got a Seat at the Table Just for You. Tired of being a cog in the machine. Here's
- 3 days ago
Construction Cost Estimator with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton - MCLEAN , VA
Job Number: R0207585 Construction Cost Estimator Key Role: Lead the development of client facilities and infrastructure requirements throughout the life cycle v
- 3 days ago
Commercial Construction Estimator with Security Clearance
Serco Inc. - HERNDON , VA
Position Description Serco is hiring Estimators with commercial construction experience to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance rec
- 4 days ago
Construction Estimator/Project Manager with Security Clearance
Triune Solutions, LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
Location: Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Clearance: Top Secret or able to obtain a TS Clearance Qualifications : * Bachelor's degree in Civil or Archite
- 3 days ago
Sr. Civil/Commercial Construction Estimator
RNR Construction, LLC - BRADENTON , FL
NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE REMOTE FOR THE RIGHT QUALIFIED CANDIDATE. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator with experience in comm
- 6 days ago

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Construction Estimator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
84220
110447
94867

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
85852
114275
97327
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Estimator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Construction Estimator ranges from $84,220 to $110,447 with the average base salary of $94,867. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,852 to $114,275 with the average total cash compensation of $97,327.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

84220
110447

 

About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Construction Estimator Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with Construction Estimator: Estimating, #develop, Scope

Recently searched related titles: Costing Clerk, Heavy Civil Estimator, Adobe Aem Developer

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Construction Estimator : Structural Estimator, Microsoft Dynamics Nav, Aerospace Estimator