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Building Inspector Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$38.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,047/year ($5,004/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 12th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 710 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $79,320 a year — though pay ranges from $53,590 for newcomers to $99,600 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 710 Building Inspector jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Building Inspector salary of $79,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,047 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $79,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,068 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,047 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Hawaii?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Hawaii is $79,320 per year ($38.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,720 and $94,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $79,320, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $60,047 per year ($5,004 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 710 Building Inspector jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.