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Cost Engineer I Salaries in Halifax, NS

• What is the average Cost Engineer I salary for Halifax, NS?
  How much does a Cost Engineer I in Halifax, NS make? The median annual Cost Engineer I salary in Halifax, NS is C$76,450, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$68,485-C$86,752 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Cost Engineer I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Cost Engineer I in Halifax, NS.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Cost Engineer I in Halifax, NS that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Cost Engineer I in Halifax, NS are expected to make less than the median.
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• Job Description for Cost Engineer I
  Develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management. Collects and coordinates procurement and other cost information used to develop cost forecasting, cost control strategies, and project risk analysis. Performs data analysis to identify project trends and budget deviations and highlight cost underruns and overruns. Has extensive technical knowledge of processes and materials specific to the type of project. Experienced with the cost-estimating methods best suited to the nature of the project. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Cost Engineer I
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• Level of Education
  • Cost Engineer I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
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• Categories that include Cost Engineer I
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