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Building Inspector Salary in Florida (2026)
$32.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,788/year ($4,732/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 29th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 13,860 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $68,170 a year — though pay ranges from $45,460 for newcomers to $100,280 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,860 Building Inspector jobs in Florida (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Building Inspector salary of $68,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $56,788 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $68,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,167 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,215 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,788 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,732 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Florida?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Florida is $68,170 per year ($32.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,080 and $83,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Florida?
- On the median salary of $68,170, a single filer in Florida takes home about $56,788 per year ($4,732 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 13,860 Building Inspector jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.