Estimator salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city estimator salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $176k | $250k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $145k | $205k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $161k | $228k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $192k | $272k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $145k | $206k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $147k | $209k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $133k | $189k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $159k | $226k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $141k | $200k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $137k | $194k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $177k | $252k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $133k | $188k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $128k | $182k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $138k | $196k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $130k | $185k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $128k | $182k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $127k | $181k | View → |
| Paris | France | $155k | $221k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $131k | $186k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $140k | $199k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $143k | $204k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $141k | $200k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $225k | $320k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $204k | $290k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $188k | $267k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $228k | $324k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $193k | $275k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $152k | $216k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $140k | $198k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $122k | $173k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $184k | $261k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $191k | $272k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $169k | $240k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $159k | $226k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $150k | $214k | View → |
| Pune | India | $152k | $216k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $156k | $221k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $139k | $197k | View → |
| Noida | India | $160k | $228k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $160k | $227k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $123k | $174k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $208k | $295k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $152k | $216k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $154k | $218k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $146k | $207k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $167k | $237k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $136k | $193k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $147k | $209k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $121k | $172k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $160k | $228k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $172k | $244k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $163k | $232k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $163k | $232k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $157k | $223k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $151k | $215k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $155k | $221k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $148k | $210k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $159k | $226k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $137k | $194k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $160k | $228k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $143k | $203k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $146k | $208k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $150k | $213k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $139k | $197k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $128k | $182k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Estimator do?+
Estimators price tenders for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects — quantities, rates, subcontract enquiries, and risk allowances.
How much do Estimators earn globally?+
Estimators earn a median of $100.0k, with junior roles starting around $72.0k and senior or specialist packages reaching $142k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Estimators?+
Estimators are hired across commercial-construction, infrastructure, industrial-construction and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Estimator?+
Typical progression runs through Assistant QS → Quantity Surveyor → Senior QS → Commercial Manager → Commercial Director.
Where can I hire Estimators?+
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