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Building Inspector Salary in New York (2026)
$38.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,036/year ($5,086/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 11th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 11,160 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $79,460 a year — though pay ranges from $51,540 for newcomers to $134,430 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,160 Building Inspector jobs in New York (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Building Inspector salary of $79,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,036 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $79,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,079 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,694 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in New York?
- The median Building Inspector salary in New York is $79,460 per year ($38.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,920 and $103,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in New York?
- On the median salary of $79,460, a single filer in New York takes home about $61,036 per year ($5,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,160 Building Inspector jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.