Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Illinois
Agricultural Inspectors in Illinois earn a median of $62,000 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($49,940)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130; the top 10% earn over $93,590. Nationally the range is $37,020 to $79,580.
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Agricultural Inspectors pay in Illinois
How much do agricultural inspectors make in Illinois?
The median is $62,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130 and the top 10% earn over $93,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for agricultural inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+24% vs. the national median of $49,940). Living costs are not included.