Cost Estimators Salary in Illinois
Cost Estimators in Illinois earn a median of $82,750 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,990
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,200; the top 10% earn over $136,590. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Illinois
How much do cost estimators make in Illinois?
The median is $82,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,200 and the top 10% earn over $136,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.