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Building Inspector Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$47.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,567/year ($6,131/month) for a single filer
Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Building Inspectors (3rd of 51), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 1,430 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $98,670 a year — though pay ranges from $65,140 for newcomers to $129,830 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,430 Building Inspector jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Building Inspector salary of $98,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,567 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $98,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,877 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,548 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$4,677 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,567 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,131 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Connecticut?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Connecticut is $98,670 per year ($47.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,140 and $115,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $98,670, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $73,567 per year ($6,131 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,430 Building Inspector jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.