Cost Estimators salary in Technology and software, California
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Cost Estimators (Tech) in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $188,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $181,710 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $188,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Cost Estimators (Tech) in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusoe Energy Systems, Inc. | Cost Controls Manager | 3 | $188,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Construction Project Management | 2 | $181,710 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Cost Controls Manager at Crusoe Energy Systems, Inc.$188,000San FranciscoDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502565
- Construction Project Management at Microsoft Corporation$181,710San DiegoWage Level IIIDecided Mar 17, 2025I-200-25069-760816
- Director, Cost Controls at Crusoe Energy Systems, Inc.$310,000San FranciscoDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25353-496253
- Senior Construction Cost Estimator at Crusoe Energy Systems, Inc.$188,000San FranciscoWage Level IVDecided Sep 17, 2025I-200-25253-300280
- Construction Project Management at Microsoft Corporation$181,710San DiegoWage Level IIIDecided Mar 14, 2025I-200-25066-754747
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.