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Building Inspector Salary in Indiana (2026)
$30.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,826/year ($4,235/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 43rd of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 2,110 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $62,850 a year — though pay ranges from $44,540 for newcomers to $94,350 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,110 Building Inspector jobs in Indiana (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Building Inspector salary of $62,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,826 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,362 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,808 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,854 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,826 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Indiana?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Indiana is $62,850 per year ($30.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,740 and $79,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $62,850, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $50,826 per year ($4,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,110 Building Inspector jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.