As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Estimator in Seattle, WA is $135,051. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,663 to $148,197, with most professionals earning between $101,831 and $160,166.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $101,831 | Seattle,WA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $117,663 | Seattle,WA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $135,051 | Seattle,WA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $148,197 | Seattle,WA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary | $160,166 | Seattle,WA | 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
Associate's Degree
3 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
3 - 5 years experience
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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