Senior Estimator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Senior Estimator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Senior Estimator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Estimator in Chicago, IL is $95,705. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,383 to $105,021, with most professionals earning between $72,164 and $113,503.

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10th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $72,164 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $83,383 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $95,705 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $105,021 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $113,503 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $83,383 10% $72,164 90% $113,503 75% $105,021 $95,705 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Cost Estimator II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Senior Estimator

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Estimating Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Estimator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Estimator ranges from $83,383 to $105,021 with the average base salary of $95,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,383 to $105,021 with the average total cash compensation of $95,705.

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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

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