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Building Inspector Salary in Alaska (2026)
$49.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,875/year ($6,740/month) for a single filer
Alaska is the highest-paying state in the country for Building Inspectors, with a median about 38% above the national average. Of the 270 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $102,410 a year — though pay ranges from $73,550 for newcomers to $124,840 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 270 Building Inspector jobs in Alaska (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Building Inspector salary of $102,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $80,875 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,700 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,834 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,875 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,740 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Alaska?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Alaska is $102,410 per year ($49.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,560 and $121,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $102,410, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $80,875 per year ($6,740 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 270 Building Inspector jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.