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Cost Estimators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cost Estimators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,750
Median Annual Salary
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+3.6% vs 2024
$88,880
Mean Salary
$82,750
Median Salary
$39.78
Hourly Rate
5,990 people work as Cost Estimators in Illinois
Cost Estimators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cost Estimators in Illinois earn a median salary of $82,750 per year ($6,895/month).
This is 5.4% above the national average of $78,540.
Illinois ranks #7 out of 51 states for Cost Estimators pay.
Approximately 5,990 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.41
Economics and Accounting
3.95
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.41
Building and Construction
3.32
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(81.8% of workers)
Salaries for Cost Estimators in Illinois range from $49,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $136,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,710 and $108,240.
The median annual salary for Cost Estimators in Illinois is $82,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $88,880.
What is the salary range for a Cost Estimators in Illinois?
Salaries for Cost Estimators in Illinois range from $49,200 at the 10th percentile to $136,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,710 and $108,240.
What is the starting salary for a Cost Estimators in Illinois?
Entry-level Cost Estimators positions in Illinois typically start around $49,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,710 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cost Estimators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,990 people are employed as Cost Estimators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Illinois is approximately $39.78 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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