Chief Building Inspector Salary in Buffalo, NY

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How much does a Chief Building Inspector make in Buffalo, NY? The average Chief Building Inspector salary in Buffalo, NY is $75,845 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,384 and $89,311. 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.

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Chief Building Inspector (6334) - (Citywide) - X00068

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

Job Description Under general direction, the Chief Building Inspector manages and administers the assigned division(s), establishes inspection and operational procedures, interprets and explains ...

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Building Inspector I, II, III

Draper City - Draper , UT

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, performs technical and administrative work including the responsibility for on-site inspections, review of construction plans and specifications ...

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Building Inspector/Plans Examiner III

WBCP, Inc. - Truckee , CA

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner III Community Development Department Town of Truckee, California ... In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Chief Building Official, providing crucial ...

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CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO

Perform all supervisory and personnel administration of the building permitting, inspection and enforcement personnel. * Serve as authority for interpretation of building codes, department ...

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Insurance Inspector

Information Providers Inc. - Snohomish County , WA

... identifying building materials of the risk. Upon completion all information collected will be ... CEO] founded the company on the notion that customers prefer to do business with a focused and ...

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Support Assistant Day Shift and Swing Shift

CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB - Seattle , WA

Chief Seattle Club provides permanent, affordable, and supportive housing to residents (primarily ... Conduct daily building inspections of each floor. Report any damage to artwork, carpets, windows ...

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What does a Chief Building Inspector do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Building Inspector

Maintains accurate inspection records.

December 09, 2022

Collect and organize evidence of violation and complete charge sheets for the City Attorney as appropriate.

January 03, 2023

Train team in safe and proper work methods and procedures.

February 05, 2023

Assists the inspectors in preparing legal orders and charges in municipal court against code violators, which requires knowledge of building, fire and housing codes and City of Dayton policies.

March 02, 2023

Consult with the State Building Codes and Standards Division and other agencies as necessary for the enforcement of applicable ordinances and regulations relating to building, housing and zoning.

April 15, 2023

Makes technical decisions while in the field performing inspections and conducting investigations.

April 29, 2023

Review work of team members for completeness and quality, and provide feedback as needed.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Building Inspector in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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65384

89311

75845

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65642

90513

76170

What is the average salary for Chief Building Inspector in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Building Inspector in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Chief Building Inspector ranges from $65,384 to $89,311 with the average base salary of $75,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,642 to $90,513 with the average total cash compensation of $76,170.

View Average Salary for Chief Building Inspector as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,845	$65,384 - $89,311
Bonus	$325	$258 - $1,203
Total Pay	$76,170	$65,642 - $90,513

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Building Inspector Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,540 - $89,524	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,709 - $87,023	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,311 - $90,578	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,311 - $90,578	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,135 - $84,873	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,900 - $91,382	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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