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Building Inspector Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$31.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,147/year ($4,429/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 31st of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 6,490 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $66,080 a year — though pay ranges from $46,840 for newcomers to $95,220 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,490 Building Inspector jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Building Inspector salary of $66,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,147 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $66,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,750 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,055 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,128 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,147 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,429 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in North Carolina?
- The median Building Inspector salary in North Carolina is $66,080 per year ($31.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,030 and $79,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $66,080, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $53,147 per year ($4,429 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,490 Building Inspector jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.