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title: "What Salary Should I Expect as a Project Engineer or Estimator in Construction?"
description: "Our recruiting desks—cross-checked against BLS, AGC, ENR, and industry surveys—show project engineer and estimator salaries in the $90,000–$130,000 rang…"
url: https://amundsongroup.com/faq/what-salary-should-i-expect-as-a-project-engineer-or-estimator-in-construction/
published: 2026-08-11
modified: 2026-09-28
publisher: Amundson Group
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# What Salary Should I Expect as a Project Engineer or Estimator in Construction?

Pay for project engineers and estimators moves based on years of experience, project size and complexity, sector (heavy civil and data center work tend to pay above comparable commercial work), geographic market, and whether the role carries blended estimating and project management responsibilities. Licenses, certifications, and a track record on large-dollar pursuits also push compensation higher. Chief Estimator roles command a significant premium over entry and mid-level positions. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at [https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/)

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