As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Estimator in Chicago, IL is $126,255. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,999 to $138,545, with most professionals earning between $95,199 and $149,734.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $95,199 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $109,999 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $126,255 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $138,545 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $149,734 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
A cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a program, project, or operation. The cost estimate is the product of the cost estimating process. The cost estimate has a single total value and may have identifiable component values. A problem with a cost overrun can be avoided with a credible, reliable, and accurate cost estimate. A cost estimator is the professional who prepares cost estimates. There are different types of cost estimators, whose title may be preceded by a modifier, such as building estimator, or electrical estimator, or chief estimator. Other professionals such as quanti...
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3 - 5 years experience
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Bachelor's Degree
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title Cost Accountant II | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Cost Accountant III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Cost Accounting Supervisor | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Cost Estimator I | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Cost Estimator II | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
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Skills associated with Chief Estimator: Design, Estimating, Planning
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