Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Illinois
Construction and Building Inspectors in Illinois earn a median of $78,340 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,600; the top 10% earn over $119,650. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$62,400 median in Illinois
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$111,370 median in Illinois
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,190 median in Illinois
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65,960 median in Illinois
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Illinois
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Illinois?
The median is $78,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,600 and the top 10% earn over $119,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.