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Building Inspector Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$39.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,265/year ($5,272/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 5,950 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $81,760 a year — though pay ranges from $48,880 for newcomers to $126,400 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,950 Building Inspector jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Building Inspector salary of $81,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,265 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $81,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,157 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,255 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,084 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,265 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,272 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in New Jersey?
- The median Building Inspector salary in New Jersey is $81,760 per year ($39.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,520 and $104,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $81,760, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $63,265 per year ($5,272 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,950 Building Inspector jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.