As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Estimator in Phoenix, AZ is $121,357, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,334 weekly, or $10,113 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Estimator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Estimator in Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $88,651 to $139,306. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,237) and 75th percentile ($130,752), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,306 per year. This $26,515 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Phoenix Chief Estimator often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 statewide for Chief Estimator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Estimator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $88,651 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $104,237 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $121,357 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $130,752 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $139,306 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
25% $104,237 10% $88,651 90% $139,306 75% $130,752 $121,357 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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Chief Estimator ranges from $104,237 to $130,752 with the average base salary of $121,357. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,375 to $154,972 with the average total cash compensation of $130,260.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

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