How much does a Building Inspector make in the United States? The average Building Inspector salary in the United States is $60,859 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $51,799 and $69,844. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Jobs with a similar salary range to Building Inspector : Site Management Associate, Research Compliance Coordinator, Junior Superintendent

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Building Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $43,551 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $51,799 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $60,859 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $69,844 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $78,023 US August 27, 2023
25% $51,799 10% $43,551 90% $78,023 75% $69,844 $60,859 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Building Inspector jobs in Ashburn, Virginia

Assistant Property Manager

Lincoln Property Company - Alexandria, VA

Building Engineer

Chenega Corporation - Alexandria, VA

Property Manager (Calvert Square)

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority - Norfolk, VA

Job Description for Building Inspector

Building Inspector inspects initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and zoning laws. May be assigned to residential or commercial structures. Being a Building Inspector may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Building Inspector works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Building Inspector typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Building Inspector.

Job Openings for Building Inspector
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Building Inspector, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
51799
69844
60859

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
51799
69978
60930
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Inspector in the United States. The base salary for Building Inspector ranges from $51,799 to $69,844 with the average base salary of $60,859. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,799 to $69,978 with the average total cash compensation of $60,930.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

51799
69844

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills associated with Building Inspector: Construction Site Inspection, Building Codes and Regulations, Reading Blueprints/Diagrams, Construction Site Safety

Recently searched related titles: Building Plans Examiner, Hotel Inspector

Recently searched related titles: Corrosion Specialist, Corporate Security Investigator, Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Jobs with a similar salary range to Building Inspector : Case Manager Supervisor, Business Transient Sales Manager, Certified Welding Inspector

Salary estimation for Building Inspector at companies like : Draper Online, Anthem National Accounts, Freightpro Carrier Systems Inc