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Building Inspector Salary in Illinois (2026)
$37.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,064/year ($5,005/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 14th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 2,560 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $78,340 a year — though pay ranges from $47,600 for newcomers to $119,650 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,560 Building Inspector jobs in Illinois (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Building Inspector salary of $78,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,064 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $78,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,405 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,993 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,878 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,064 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,005 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Illinois?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Illinois is $78,340 per year ($37.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,660 and $100,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $78,340, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $60,064 per year ($5,005 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 2,560 Building Inspector jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.