Senior Estimator Salary in the United States

Senior Estimator Salary

How much does a Senior Estimator make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Estimator in the United States is $95,904. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,525 to $110,142, with most professionals earning between $76,075 and $123,106.

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10th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $76,075 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $85,525 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $95,904 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $110,142 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Estimator Salary $123,106 US March 01, 2025
25% $85,525 10% $76,075 90% $123,106 75% $110,142 $95,904 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Senior Estimator in the United States. The base salary for Senior Estimator ranges from $85,525 to $110,142 with the average base salary of $95,904. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,054 to $113,845 with the average total cash compensation of $98,075.

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