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Building Inspector Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$28.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,444/year ($4,037/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 1,380 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $60,200 a year — though pay ranges from $37,140 for newcomers to $97,670 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,380 Building Inspector jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Building Inspector salary of $60,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,444 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,044 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,605 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,107 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,444 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,037 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Kentucky?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Kentucky is $60,200 per year ($28.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,410 and $79,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $60,200, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $48,444 per year ($4,037 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,380 Building Inspector jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.