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Building Inspector Salary in Delaware (2026)
$34.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,407/year ($4,701/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 25th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 570 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $72,700 a year — though pay ranges from $52,350 for newcomers to $95,690 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 570 Building Inspector jobs in Delaware (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Building Inspector salary of $72,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,407 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $72,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,562 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,567 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,407 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Delaware?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Delaware is $72,700 per year ($34.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,970 and $81,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $72,700, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $56,407 per year ($4,701 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 570 Building Inspector jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.