How much does a cost estimator make in Illinois?
$82,750a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Illinois. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,200Median: $82,750Highest 10%: $136,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| Median | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.04 | |
| 90th | $136,600 | $65.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $83,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,230 |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,590 |
| Decatur, IL | $79,230 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,730 |
| Davenport, IA | $78,530 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $77,770 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,630 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,870 |
| Kankakee, IL | $75,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 4. Colorado | $86,940 |
| 5. Washington | $86,070 |
| 6. California | $85,460 |
| 7. Illinois | $82,750 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $82,730 |
| 9. Nevada | $82,200 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $81,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.78 ($82,750 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $82,750 against $78,740 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cost estimator pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cost estimators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $83,640 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.