Assistant Chief Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Chief Inspector make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Inspector in the United States is $81,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Assistant Chief Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,665
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,201 to $88,454
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,346
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Assistant Chief Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $88,454 $7,371 $1,701 $43
Average $81,632 $6,803 $1,570 $39
25th Percentile $75,201 $6,267 $1,446 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Inspector Salaries

An Assistant Chief Inspector'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Inspector'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): $80,211
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,325
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,175
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,818
  • Expert (over 8 years): $177,535
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Chief Inspector$80,211
Flight In... Level Assistant Chief Inspector$90,325
Flight In... Level Assistant Chief Inspector$106,175
Flight In... Level Assistant Chief Inspector$143,818
Flight In... Level Assistant Chief Inspector$177,535
$80,211 0 yr
$90,325 < 2 yrs
$106,175 2-4 yrs
$143,818 5-8 yrs
$177,535 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Chief Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Chief Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,383.
  • California: $90,041.
  • Massachusetts: $88,841.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Inspectors

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:

  • San Jose: $102,963
  • San Francisco: $101,836
  • Oakland: $99,689

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Chief Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Aircraft Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Aircraft maintenance is the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft or aircraft part, including overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of modifications, compliance with airworthiness directives and repair.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 0.78% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.94%
Aircraft Maintenance 1.86%
Data Quality 0.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Chief Inspector's salary.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Work Under Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Physical Security: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Catering
$99,592
22%
Work Under Pressure
$92,245
13%
Physical Security
$92,245
13%
Goal Oriented
$90,612
11%
Support Services
$90,612
11%
Project Management
$90,612
11%
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Assistant Chief Inspector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Chief Inspector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Chief Inspector positions in Transportation or Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Chief Inspector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Chief Inspector

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$122,449$59.050%
MFG Durable$97,959$47.020%

How Education impacts an Assistant Chief Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Chief Inspectors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Chief Inspector with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $73,650 and $79,072).

Assistant Chief Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Chief Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 33.3%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Chief Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Inspector'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Chief Inspector

Salaries for an Assistant Chief Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,684 in 2023 to around $56,240 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Chief Inspector salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assistant Chief Inspector

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Chief Inspector?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Chief Inspector roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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