Collision Estimator
Chicago, IL · Remote
$58K - $78K/yr
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$58K - $78K/yr
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$58K - $78K/yr
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Centennial, CO · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Centennial, CO · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Glen Burnie, MD · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Glen Burnie, MD · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Fairfield, CA · Remote
$57K - $77K/yr
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Fairfield, CA · Remote
$57K - $77K/yr
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Dallas, TX · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Dallas, TX · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Mesquite, TX · Remote
$51K - $69K/yr
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Mesquite, TX · Remote
$51K - $69K/yr
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Shawnee, KS · Remote
$53K - $72K/yr
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Shawnee, KS · Remote
$53K - $72K/yr
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Tolleson, AZ · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Tolleson, AZ · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Claymont, DE · Remote
$55K - $74K/yr
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Claymont, DE · Remote
$55K - $74K/yr
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Colorado Springs, CO · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Colorado Springs, CO · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Lusby, MD · Remote
$60K - $81K/yr
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Lusby, MD · Remote
$60K - $81K/yr
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Decatur, GA · Remote
$55K - $74K/yr
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Decatur, GA · Remote
$55K - $74K/yr
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Wylie, TX · Remote
$54K - $73K/yr
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Wylie, TX · Remote
$54K - $73K/yr
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San Antonio, TX · Remote
$48K - $65K/yr
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San Antonio, TX · Remote
$48K - $65K/yr
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Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Fredericksburg, VA · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Fredericksburg, VA · Remote
$55K - $75K/yr
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Mckinney, TX · Remote
$52K - $71K/yr
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Mckinney, TX · Remote
$52K - $71K/yr
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Olathe, KS · Remote
$54K - $74K/yr
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Olathe, KS · Remote
$54K - $74K/yr
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Austin, TX · Remote
$56K - $75K/yr
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Austin, TX · Remote
$56K - $75K/yr
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Medina, OH · Remote
$50K - $68K/yr
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Medina, OH · Remote
$50K - $68K/yr
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$27K - $34.4K
12% of jobs
$34.4K - $41.8K
12% of jobs
$42K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$41.8K - $49.2K
10% of jobs
$49.2K - $56.6K
1% of jobs
$56.6K - $64K
2% of jobs
The median wage is $68.5K / yr.
$64K - $71.5K
20% of jobs
$71.5K - $78.9K
14% of jobs
$81.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$78.9K - $86.3K
7% of jobs
$86.3K - $93.7K
6% of jobs
$93.7K - $101.1K
6% of jobs
$101.1K - $108.5K
8% of jobs
$27K
$68.5K
$108.5K
| Aspect | Remote Collision Center Manager | Collision Repair Estimator |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Management experience, industry certifications (e.g., I-CAR), possibly a driver’s license | Estimating certifications (e.g., I-CAR, ASE), high school diploma or equivalent |
| Work Environment | Oversees multiple repair shops, remote management, administrative tasks | On-site or remote, interacts directly with customers and technicians |
| Industry Usage | Used in auto repair chains, insurance companies, and large collision centers | Commonly employed in collision centers, auto body shops, insurance claims |
The Remote Collision Center Manager focuses on overseeing operations and managing teams remotely, requiring management skills and certifications. In contrast, the Collision Repair Estimator primarily handles damage assessments and estimates repairs, often working directly with customers. Both roles are vital in the collision repair industry but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work environment.

6.9
Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
164th of 329 rated vehicle maintenance
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Location US-IL-Chicago
ID 2023-2789
Category Estimatics
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Remote No
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Founded in 1999, and based in Chicago, IL, Crash Champions, LLC ("Crash Champions"or the"Company") is the fifth largest independent collision repair chain in the United States, with an established presence in 17 states- and formal direct repair program ("DRP") relationships with most leading insurance carriers. The Company is led by founder and CEO Matt Ebert, who maintains an impressive track record of both organic and acquisition growth. As an acquiror of choice with a value-added capital partner, Crash Champions is expected to grow from a multi-regional business into a nationally recognized provider of collision repair services. Based upon the current pipeline of acquisitions and greenfield openings.
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesalers
51 - 200 Employees
Westmont, IL, US
1999