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Building Inspector Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$41.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,113/year ($5,426/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia ranks 6th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 370 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $86,200 a year — though pay ranges from $68,120 for newcomers to $131,810 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 370 Building Inspector jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Building Inspector salary of $86,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,113 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $86,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,134 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,594 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$4,359 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in District of Columbia?
- The median Building Inspector salary in District of Columbia is $86,200 per year ($41.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,130 and $109,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $86,200, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $65,113 per year ($5,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 370 Building Inspector jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.