How much does a Chief Estimator make in New Orleans, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Estimator in New Orleans, LA is $122,089. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,876 to $140,215, with most professionals earning between $96,847 and $156,718.

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Chief Estimator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $96,847 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $108,876 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $122,089 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $140,215 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $156,718 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
25% $108,876 10% $96,847 90% $156,718 75% $140,215 $122,089 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Estimator in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Chief Estimator ranges from $108,876 to $140,215 with the average base salary of $122,089. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,823 to $144,928 with the average total cash compensation of $124,853.

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New Orleans, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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