As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Estimator I in India is ₹ 4,41,042, with an hourly rate of ₹ 212, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 3,63,042 to ₹ 5,80,061, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 3,63,042
50TH(Median)   ₹ 4,41,042
75TH   ₹ 5,80,061
Cost Estimator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary ₹ 3,63,042 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary ₹ 4,41,042 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary ₹ 5,80,061 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cost Estimator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Estimator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Estimator I is about ₹ 4,41,042 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 212, a monthly salary of about ₹ 36,754, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 8,482. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Estimator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cost Estimator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cost Estimator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 31,881 - ₹ 33,996, while Intermediate make ₹ 32,640 - ₹ 34,672, Senior earn ₹ 34,159 - ₹ 36,530, Specialist earn ₹ 35,004 - ₹ 37,591, Expert can reach ₹ 35,203 - ₹ 37,791 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Estimator I ₹ 33,345
Intermediate Level Cost Estimator I ₹ 33,996
Senior Level Cost Estimator I ₹ 35,667
Specialist Level Cost Estimator I ₹ 36,729
Expert Level Cost Estimator I ₹ 36,862
₹ 33,345 0 yr
₹ 33,996 < 2 yrs
₹ 35,667 2-4 yrs
₹ 36,729 5-8 yrs
₹ 36,862 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 92%
Intermediate Level 92%
Senior Level 92%
Specialist Level 92%
Expert Level 92%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Cost Estimator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Cost Estimator I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 4,77,975 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 4,11,938, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 4,00,485 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Estimator - Materials or Cost Estimator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Estimator - Materials makes more than a Cost Estimator I. A Estimator - Materials earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,87,998. And a Cost Estimator I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,41,042.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Estimator - Materials
₹ 6,04,789
₹ 10,58,597
Raw Materials Cost Estimator
₹ 6,09,137
₹ 10,66,208
Cost Accountant I
₹ 3,97,762
₹ 7,21,903
Cost Analyst I
₹ 5,07,692
₹ 9,01,254
Cost Accounting Supervisor I
₹ 7,61,388
₹ 14,68,486

Cost Estimator I Job Openings in India

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