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Cost Estimating Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Cost Estimating Director salary in Canada?
  How much does a Cost Estimating Director in Canada make? The median annual Cost Estimating Director salary in Canada is C$256,798, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$219,247-C$295,999 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Cost Estimating Director 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 Estimating Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Cost Estimating Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Cost Estimating Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Cost Estimating Director
  Leads the estimating function and develops standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies to produce cost estimates for technical projects based on work scope, specifications, and proposal or contract requirements. Establishes processes to perform analysis of project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements. Incorporates benchmark data, trends, and historical pricing to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations. Develops a workflow and system for scheduling and processing estimate requests and communicating with stakeholders. Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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• Level of Education
  • Cost Estimating Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
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• Industries that include Cost Estimating Director
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• Categories that include Cost Estimating Director
  • Construction and Installation
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Planning

• Cost Estimating Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
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