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Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salary in Illinois

How much does a Construction Trades Inspector - Building make in Illinois?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Trades Inspector - Building in Illinois is $62,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Construction Trades Inspector - Building's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,183
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,190 to $69,990
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,908
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Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $69,990 $5,833 $1,346 $34
Average $62,090 $5,174 $1,194 $30
25th Percentile $55,190 $4,599 $1,061 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salaries

A Construction Trades Inspector - Building's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Trades Inspector - Building's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,548
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,299
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,057
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,408
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,642
Levels Salary
Entry Level Construction Trades Inspector - Building$61,548
Intermediate Level Construction Trades Inspector - Building$62,299
Senior Level Construction Trades Inspector - Building$64,057
Specialist Level Construction Trades Inspector - Building$64,408
Expert Level Construction Trades Inspector - Building$64,642
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$62,299 < 2 yrs
$64,057 2-4 yrs
$64,408 5-8 yrs
$64,642 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Trades Inspector - Buildings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $57,290
  • Saint Peter: $57,190
  • Salem: $57,390

Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Construction Trades Inspector - Building salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $67,565. While startup companies pay approximate $57,268.

Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$57,268
Growth Stage51~500$60,540
Established501~5000$65,279
Enterprise5000+$67,565

Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Trades Inspector - Building roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Construction Trades Inspector - Building positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Trades Inspector - Building as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Trades Inspector - Building

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$77,612$37.025%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$68,299$33.010%
Construction$65,194$31.05%

Construction Trades Inspector - Building Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Trades Inspector - Building's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$55,190
Average $62,090/year
$69,990
$4,599
Average $5,174/month
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$1,061
Average $1,194/week
$1,346
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Average $30/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,990 $5,833 $1,346 $34
Average $62,090 $5,174 $1,194 $30
25th Percentile $55,190 $4,599 $1,061 $27

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