Inspector Independent Contractor Salary in the United States

How much does an Inspector Independent Contractor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspector Independent Contractor in the United States is $60,477 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,117
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,803 to $68,140
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,728
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Inspector Independent Contractor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $68,140 $5,678 $1,310 $33
Average $60,477 $5,040 $1,163 $29
25th Percentile $53,803 $4,484 $1,035 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Inspector Independent Contractor Salaries

An Inspector Independent Contractor'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 Inspector Independent Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inspector Independent Contractor'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): $59,413
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,139
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,829
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,167
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,393
Levels Salary
Entry Level Inspector Independent Contractor$59,413
Intermediate Level Inspector Independent Contractor$60,139
Senior Level Inspector Independent Contractor$61,829
Specialist Level Inspector Independent Contractor$62,167
Expert Level Inspector Independent Contractor$62,393
$59,413 0 yr
$60,139 < 2 yrs
$61,829 2-4 yrs
$62,167 5-8 yrs
$62,393 > 8 yrs
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How Do Inspector Independent Contractor 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 Inspector Independent Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,960.
  • California: $66,706.
  • Massachusetts: $65,817.

Top Paying Cities for Inspector Independent Contractors

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: $76,279
  • San Francisco: $75,529
  • Oakland: $73,854

What Skills Can Increase an Inspector Independent Contractor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • API (Mentioned in 3.38% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Attention to Detail 3.83%
API 3.38%
Microsoft Office 2.4%
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 Inspector Independent Contractor's salary.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oral Communication
 $65,315
8%
Construction Management
 $65,315
8%
Presentation
 $65,315
8%
Purchasing
 $64,710
7%
Project Management
 $64,710
7%
Innovation
 $64,710
7%
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How Education impacts an Inspector Independent Contractor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Inspector Independent Contractors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Inspector Independent Contractor with a Associate's Degree is between $60,178 and $64,902).

Inspector Independent Contractor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Inspector Independent Contractor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 46.3%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 31.1%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Inspector Independent Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inspector Independent Contractor'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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$53,803
Average $60,477/year
$68,140
$4,484
Average $5,040/month
$5,678
$1,035
Average $1,163/week
$1,310
$26
Average $29/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,140 $5,678 $1,310 $33
Average $60,477 $5,040 $1,163 $29
25th Percentile $53,803 $4,484 $1,035 $26

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Salary Trends for Inspector Independent Contractor

Salaries for an Inspector Independent Contractor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,841 in 2023 to around $52,480 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Inspector Independent Contractor salary trends, .

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