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Cost estimator salary in Canada

How much does a Cost Estimator make in Canada?

Average base salary

$72,028

The average salary for a cost estimator is $72,028 per year in Canada. 89 salaries reported, updated at October 3, 2026

Cost Estimator job openings in Canada

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Project Cost Estimator
Woodside Group
Scarborough, ON
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Cost Estimator in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Spirit Omega
 
$199,680per year
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ExxonMobil
 
$188,240per year
Enbridge
 
$136,240per year
Bullitt Staffing Inc.
 
$135,200per year
COOEC CANADA COMPANY
 
$124,800per year
Aplin
 
$120,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Cost Estimators near Canada

  1. Burnaby, BC
    $134,908 per year
  2. Calgary, AB
    $103,558 per year
  3. Edmonton, AB
    $96,175 per year
  4. Richmond Hill, ON
    $88,455 per year
  5. Vancouver, BC
    $85,714 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Cost Estimator

The average salary for a Cost Estimator is $72,028 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 89 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 3, 2026.

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Cost Estimator salaries typically range between a low of $53,121 and a high of $97,663 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Cost Estimator include Burnaby, BC at $134,908 per year, Calgary, AB at $103,558 per year and Edmonton, AB at $96,175 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Cost Estimator include Spirit Omega ($199,680 per year) and ExxonMobil ($188,240 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Cost Estimator salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Cost Estimator: Average $20.82 per hour
  • Senior Cost Estimator: Average $98,321 per year

How much do similar professions as Cost Estimator get paid in Canada?

Junior Cost Estimator

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Average $20.82 per hour