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Building Inspector Salary in Utah (2026)
$35.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,645/year ($4,804/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 23rd of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 1,240 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $74,130 a year — though pay ranges from $48,690 for newcomers to $99,630 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,240 Building Inspector jobs in Utah (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Building Inspector salary of $74,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,645 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $74,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,671 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,336 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,645 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Utah?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Utah is $74,130 per year ($35.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,070 and $84,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Utah?
- On the median salary of $74,130, a single filer in Utah takes home about $57,645 per year ($4,804 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,240 Building Inspector jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.