Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $37.66 an hour ($78,340 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Illinois ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.89 | $47,600 |
| 25% of workers | $28.68 | $59,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.66 | $78,340 |
| 75% of workers | $48.09 | $100,030 |
| 90% of workers | $57.53 | $119,650 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $82,640 | 1,840 |
| Bloomington | $79,250 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $73,350 | 70 |
| Rockford | $72,330 | 50 |
| Peoria | $62,350 | 50 |
| Springfield | $56,610 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $56,720 |
| Electricians | $99,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $105,750 |
| Construction Managers | $109,160 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $99,950 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,760 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,550 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $79,190 |
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