How much does a Chief Estimator make in Wilmington, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Estimator in Wilmington, NC is $115,890. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,348 to $133,095, with most professionals earning between $91,929 and $148,760.

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Chief Estimator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $91,929 Wilmington,NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $103,348 Wilmington,NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $115,890 Wilmington,NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $133,095 Wilmington,NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $148,760 Wilmington,NC March 01, 2025
25% $103,348 10% $91,929 90% $148,760 75% $133,095 $115,890 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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Chief Estimator ranges from $103,348 to $133,095 with the average base salary of $115,890. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,196 to $137,569 with the average total cash compensation of $118,514.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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