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Building Inspector Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$28.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,085/year ($3,924/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 49th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 2,500 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $58,840 a year — though pay ranges from $36,140 for newcomers to $84,860 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,500 Building Inspector jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Building Inspector salary of $58,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,085 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,881 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,501 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,373 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,924 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in South Carolina?
- The median Building Inspector salary in South Carolina is $58,840 per year ($28.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,370 and $74,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $58,840, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $47,085 per year ($3,924 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 2,500 Building Inspector jobs in South 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 South 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 South Carolina.