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Building Inspector Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$31.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,084/year ($4,424/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 5,320 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $65,870 a year — though pay ranges from $48,610 for newcomers to $93,790 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,320 Building Inspector jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Building Inspector salary of $65,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,084 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $65,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,039 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,084 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,424 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Pennsylvania is $65,870 per year ($31.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,860 and $78,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $65,870, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $53,084 per year ($4,424 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 5,320 Building Inspector jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.