Weld Inspector Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Weld Inspector Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Weld Inspector make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Weld Inspector in Chicago, IL is $54,838. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,543 to a high of $63,602, with most professionals earning between $49,973 and $59,425.

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10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $45,543 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $49,973 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $54,838 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $59,425 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $63,602 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $49,973 10% $45,543 90% $63,602 75% $59,425 $54,838 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Weld Inspector ?

Weld quality assurance is the use of technological methods and actions to test or assure the quality of welds, and secondarily to confirm the presence, location and coverage of welds.[original research?] In manufacturing, welds are used to join two or more metal surfaces. Because these connections may encounter loads and fatigue during product lifetime, there is a chance they may fail if not created to proper specification....

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  1. Down a level:

    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Weld Inspector

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Weld Inspector in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Weld Inspector ranges from $49,973 to $59,425 with the average base salary of $54,838. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,973 to $59,425 with the average total cash compensation of $54,838.
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