Auto Body Estimator Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does an Auto Body Estimator make in Norfolk, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Auto Body Estimator in Norfolk, VA is $86,430. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,060 to $99,310, with most professionals earning between $68,529 and $111,038.

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Common responsibilities of an Auto Body Estimator

Meeting with Adjusters and negotiate and advocate for OEM parts and OEM repairs.

May 08, 2023

Greeting customers upon arrival, going over the repair process for their specific claim.

February 18, 2023

Answering phones, handle supplements, ordering parts, assigning jobs, keeping customers updated from start to finish, assist customers in filing claims.

January 28, 2023

Examine the damaged vehicle to determine the extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

February 22, 2023

Update information on vehicles departing and after vehicles have left the shop.

March 06, 2023

Manage all work authorizations, repair and parts orders, supplements and warranty work.

March 25, 2023

Enter invoices and complete other required paperwork.

March 25, 2023

Communicate to customers any outstanding moneys owing at time of authorization and at least 24 hours prior to delivery of vehicle.

April 05, 2023

Selected candidate must be able to perform all job functions that require pulling, pushing, bending, standing, lifting, and reaching.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Auto Body Estimator in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

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77060

99310

86430

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78474

102733

88467

What is the average salary for Auto Body Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Auto Body Estimator in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Auto Body Estimator ranges from $77,060 to $99,310 with the average base salary of $86,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,474 to $102,733 with the average total cash compensation of $88,467.

View Average Salary for Auto Body Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,430	$77,060 - $99,310
Bonus	$2,037	$1,414 - $3,422
Total Pay	$88,467	$78,474 - $102,733

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Auto Body Estimator Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,027 - $99,268	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,929 - $99,142	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,205 - $100,786	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,453 - $99,817	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,983 - $99,211	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,453 - $99,817	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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