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Building Inspector Salary in Alabama (2026)
$29.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,560/year ($4,047/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 45th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,420 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $61,300 a year — though pay ranges from $46,010 for newcomers to $85,770 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,420 Building Inspector jobs in Alabama (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Building Inspector salary of $61,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,560 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $61,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,689 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,875 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,560 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,047 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Alabama?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Alabama is $61,300 per year ($29.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,120 and $74,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $61,300, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $48,560 per year ($4,047 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,420 Building Inspector jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.