Estimator
Sudlows Direct employer
Pay not stated
ApplyWith the continued expansion of our award-winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing..
Estimator Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Estimator, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
£60,000
median advertised salary
652
live jobs right now
94%
permanent roles
88%
via agencies
How much does a Estimator earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Estimator in the UK is £60,000 a year, based on 75 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £5,000 a month or £30.77 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 94% of current adverts are permanent, and 88% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Estimator adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Estimator pay compares
Median advertised salary for Estimator beside other job titles in construction and trades, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in construction and trades
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | £78,000 | 415 | 85% | 0% |
| Estimator | £60,000 | 652 | 94% | 0% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,385 | 87% | 0% |
| Carpenter | £49,000 | 294 | 48% | 0% |
| Joiner | £45,000 | 273 | 51% | 0% |
| Dumper Driver | £41,000 | 43 | 26% | 0% |
| CNC Programmer | £38,000 | 198 | 94% | 0% |
| Fabricator | £35,000 | 315 | 78% | 0% |
| Labourer | £30,000 | 676 | 40% | 0% |
Latest Estimator jobs
Estimator
3D Personnel LTD
£45,000 – £60,000 a year
Apply3D Personnel is recruiting an Estimator on behalf of an established main contractor. Based in Belfast, with travel to London,..
Estimator
Sphere Solutions
£70,000 – £75,000 a year
ApplyEstimator. Exeter. Permanent. We are working with a respected construction contractor specialising in restoration, refurbishment..
Estimator
Source 4
£40,000 – £49,000 a year
ApplyFor: Estimator Ref: VR/24789. Job Overview: Estimator. Location: Colnbrook, Berkshire. Working Hours. Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm..
Senior Estimator
AWE Direct employer
£38,030 – £75,930 a year
ApplyLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £38,030 - £75,930 (depending on..
Estimator
Smart 4 EPC
£350 – £450 a day
ApplyEstimator | 2 Year Contract. Location: West London. Rate: 350-450 p/day Inside IR35. Duration: 2 years. A leading Tier 1..
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CJS Recruitment Limited
£50,000 – £60,000 a year
ApplyAn established specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its pre-construction team. The..
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Willmott Dixon Group
Pay not stated
ApplyWillmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our London and East construction business. Based in Hitchin,..
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ONLi Group Ltd
£35,000 – £70,000 a year
ApplyDue to the amount of workload from enquiries, they now need a Piling Estimator to help their pre-construction Piling division in..
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Linear Recruitment Ltd
Pay not stated
ApplyFreelance Estimator – Construction. Location: Sheffield. Contract Type: Freelance. Sector: Construction, Refurbishment,..
Browse 652 live Estimator jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Estimator vacancies listed on YourJobs.co.uk, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →