Chief Inspector Salary in Fresno, California

How much does a Chief Inspector make in Fresno, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Inspector in Fresno, CA is $137,093. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,027 to $158,808, with most professionals earning between $96,847 and $178,579.

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What is a Chief Inspector?

Chief Inspector (Ch Insp) is a rank used in police forces which follow the British model. In countries outside Britain, it is sometimes referred to as Chief Inspector of police (CIP)....

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Common responsibilities of a Chief Inspector

Monitor extra work activities, verify the hours worked, pay item quantities installed, and the labor and equipment used.

December 14, 2022

Provide leadership and direction, coach and mentor inspectors to consistently deliver excellence in their job execution as individuals and team players, ensuring high quality and efficient workmanship for on-time re-delivery of aircraft.

December 17, 2022

Maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly and estimates.

December 28, 2022

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 22, 2023

Participate in the training of all Repair Station technicians continuing education, on the job training (OJT) and the documentation and completion of training forms.

March 31, 2023

Supervises and manages all facets of contractor work involving ROW and off-ROW vegetation management activities, including but not limited to evaluating the quality of the work and requesting follow-up work be performed prior to issuing contractor payments.

April 03, 2023

Prepares contractor field observation reports, contractor evaluation reports, and safety inspection reports and ensures they are entered into the Contractor oversight System (COS).

May 03, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work with elected officials, architects, engineers, building owners, building managers, equipment manufacturers, equipment suppliers, equipment installers, conveyance trade people, contractors, and the public in the atmosphere of a government agency.

May 12, 2023

Attend training sessions and review technical and professional literature to upgrade knowledge necessary for effective job performance and to keep abreast of new developments and requirements.

May 14, 2023

Manage facility tool control and tool calibration program to ensure all tools and test equipment are inspected and maintained in a serviceable and, where applicable, calibrated condition.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Inspector in Fresno, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

116027

158808

137093

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

121998

173782

151571

What is the average salary for Chief Inspector in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Inspector in Fresno, CA. The base salary for Chief Inspector ranges from $116,027 to $158,808 with the average base salary of $137,093. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,998 to $173,782 with the average total cash compensation of $151,571.

View Average Salary for Chief Inspector as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$137,093	$116,027 - $158,808
Bonus	$14,478	$5,971 - $14,974
Total Pay	$151,571	$121,998 - $173,782

* 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 Inspector Salary Near Fresno, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Visalia, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,332 - $157,858	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Modesto, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,253 - $168,698	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,290 - $175,593	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,568 - $175,973	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Bakersfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,338 - $167,446	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,053 - $199,905	COMPARE TO Fresno, CA

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About Fresno, California

Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112 square miles (290 km2) in the center of the San Joaquin Valley, the southern portion of California's Central Valley. Named for the abundant ash trees lining the San Joaquin River, Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station of the Central Pacific Railroad before it was incorporated in 1885. The city has since become an economic hub of Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley, with much of the surrounding areas in the Metropolitan Fresno regi...

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