Commercial Estimator Salary in Springfield, IL

How much does a Commercial Estimator make in Springfield, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Estimator in Springfield, IL is $88,662. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,710 to $103,222, with most professionals earning between $69,650 and $116,478.

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What does a Commercial Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Commercial Estimator

Prepare initial job notes for new projects for Project Management and the Field (Estimate, proposal, scope, requirements, bid assumptions, schedules, vendor quotes, specifications, correspondence, promises made, etc.

December 28, 2022

Understanding of material applications requirements an specifications including cost, as defined.

January 21, 2023

Attend project progress meetings on larger projects when required and give up to date and accurate depiction of job progress.

February 04, 2023

Create estimate of electrical construction costs based on comprehensive review and evaluation of available plans and documents, including assessment of material and labor, determination of fixtures quantities, electrical equipment, generators and fire alarm requirements.

February 22, 2023

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

March 15, 2023

Assist the Lead Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimate s accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).

April 06, 2023

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present all project information in a professional and concise manner.

April 21, 2023

Manage commercial project set-up's to ensure projects are implemented with proper man-power, sub-contractors, and schedules.

April 22, 2023

Provide high quality wood framing material take-off estimates for commercial and multi-family construction projects using on screen take-off software such as PlanSwift.

May 11, 2023

Develop and maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated market to anticipate changing customer needs.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Commercial Estimator in Springfield, IL

Average Base Salary

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78710

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88662

Average Total Cash Compensation

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80236

106799

90961

What is the average salary for Commercial Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Estimator in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Commercial Estimator ranges from $78,710 to $103,222 with the average base salary of $88,662. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,236 to $106,799 with the average total cash compensation of $90,961.

View Average Salary for Commercial Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,662	$78,710 - $103,222
Bonus	$2,299	$1,526 - $3,578
Total Pay	$90,961	$80,236 - $106,799

* 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.

Commercial Estimator Salary Near Springfield, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,268 - $101,330	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,586 - $101,747	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,521 - $101,661	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,615 - $104,408	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,613 - $103,093	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,743 - $103,264	COMPARE TO Springfield, IL

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About Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...

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