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Building Inspector Salary in Kansas (2026)
$30.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,686/year ($4,140/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 41st of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 840 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $63,150 a year — though pay ranges from $48,170 for newcomers to $91,420 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 840 Building Inspector jobs in Kansas (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Building Inspector salary of $63,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,686 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $63,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,398 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,831 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$3,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,686 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,140 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Kansas?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Kansas is $63,150 per year ($30.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,290 and $78,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $63,150, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $49,686 per year ($4,140 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 840 Building Inspector jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.