Chief Inspector Salary in South Bend, Indiana

How much does a Chief Inspector make in South Bend, IN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Inspector in South Bend, IN is $127,681. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,064 to $147,907, with most professionals earning between $90,203 and $166,321.

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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 South Bend, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

108064

147907

127681

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

113619

161847

141157

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 South Bend, IN. The base salary for Chief Inspector ranges from $108,064 to $147,907 with the average base salary of $127,681. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,619 to $161,847 with the average total cash compensation of $141,157.

View Average Salary for Chief Inspector as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,681	$108,064 - $147,907
Bonus	$13,475	$5,555 - $13,940
Total Pay	$141,157	$113,619 - $161,847

* 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 South Bend, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Mishawaka, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,064 - $147,907	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Elkhart, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,116 - $153,453	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,104 - $153,437	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Gary, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,472 - $158,046	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,395 - $153,835	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,472 - $158,046	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN

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About South Bend, Indiana

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 318,586 and Combined Statistical Area of 721,296. It is the fourth-largest city in Indiana, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Northern Indiana. The highly ranked University of Notre Dame is located just to the north in unincorporated Notre Dame, Indiana and is an integral contributor to the reg...

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