Building Estimator Salary in Louisville, Kentucky

How much does a Building Estimator make in Louisville, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Estimator in Louisville, KY is $48,793. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,556 to a high of $60,094, with most professionals earning between $43,958 and $54,708.

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What is a Building Estimator?

A Building Estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works. Both estimators and quantity surveyors must have a background education in the construction industry. Representative professional bodies which regulate property professionals: Entry to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (United Kingdom) is via four main routes: academic, graduate, technical, and...

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What does a Building Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Building Estimator

Prepare proposal schedules (Excel Format) or coordinate proposal schedule preparation with estimating manager or project controls for development of the Primavera schedule (P6).

January 12, 2023

Participates in bid review meetings with owner or owners representatives, when required.

January 18, 2023

Understand what purchased components can be utilized to build molds with the lowest total cost of ownership.

January 24, 2023

Review job cost with Sales and Project Management teams and highlight any buy outs that still need to be awarded.

January 27, 2023

Provide all supporting documentation related to a signed contract to the Sales and Project Management teams in a timely manner.

February 06, 2023

Communicate effectively with Sales Team Members, Sales Management, and Project Managers regarding Structures to be Quotes and Structures on Order.

March 03, 2023

Assists Project Manager and Project Superintendent with logistics and general conditions studies to accurately reflect costs associated with overhead, general conditions, and/or general requirements.

March 05, 2023

Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

March 14, 2023

Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.

April 25, 2023

Develops and maintains resources for sales and operations team including technical library, cut sheets, manuals and vendor product information.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Building Estimator in Louisville, KY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43958

54708

48793

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44854

56537

50115

What is the average salary for Building Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Estimator in Louisville, KY. The base salary for Building Estimator ranges from $43,958 to $54,708 with the average base salary of $48,793. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,854 to $56,537 with the average total cash compensation of $50,115.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,793	$43,958 - $54,708
Bonus	$1,322	$896 - $1,829
Total Pay	$50,115	$44,854 - $56,537

* 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.

Building Estimator Salary Near Louisville, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,022 - $52,300	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,551 - $52,958	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,340 - $52,694	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,170 - $52,483	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,264 - $53,844	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,666 - $55,589	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY

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About Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...

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