Chief Estimator Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

Chief Estimator Salary in Indianapolis, IN

How much does a Chief Estimator make in Indianapolis, IN? The average Chief Estimator salary in Indianapolis, IN is $121,201 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $109,725 and $138,254. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $99,276 Indianapolis,IN May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $109,725 Indianapolis,IN May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $121,201 Indianapolis,IN May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $138,254 Indianapolis,IN May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $153,779 Indianapolis,IN May 28, 2024
25% $109,725 10% $99,276 90% $153,779 75% $138,254 $121,201 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Chief Estimator - Landscape Construction

Bloom Partners Talent Solutions - Indianapolis, IN

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Chief Estimator - Mechanical

Nenni and Associates - Indianapolis, IN

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Chief Estimator (Hybrid)

The Ravin Group - Fishers, IN

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Estimator (22008)

Adams Group - North Port, FL

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What is a Chief Estimator ?

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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Job Openings for Chief Estimator in Indianapolis, IN
  • Bloom Partners Talent Solutions - Indianapolis, IN
    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Chief Estimator – Shape the Future of Indianapolis Landscapes. Company. Full-service commercial landscape comp...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Nenni and Associates - Indianapolis, IN
    Position: Estimator. Reports to: VP - Construction. Status: Exempt. PURPOSE. The Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets and estimates for our busin...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • The Ravin Group - Fishers, IN
    Chief Estimator (Hybrid Environment). Our Fishers client is looking for a Chief Estimator to manage their department and be the lead for the office. The id...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Adams Group - North Port, FL
    Job Description. Position Title. Estimator (22008). Location. North Port, FL - North Port, FL. Salary Range. $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year. Descripti...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Midland States Bank - Effingham, IL
    Job Description. At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (bu...
    - 10 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Cost Estimator II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Chief Estimator

    2 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Estimating Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
109725
138254
121201

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
111326
143016
123670
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Estimator in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Chief Estimator ranges from $109,725 to $138,254 with the average base salary of $121,201. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,326 to $143,016 with the average total cash compensation of $123,670.

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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Chief Estimator: Design, Estimating, Planning

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