Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois

Construction and Building Inspectors in Illinois earn a median salary of $66,338 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $72,120. An estimated 2,900 construction and building inspectors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $52,670 to $78,110 depending on location.

$66,338 Avg median salary in Illinois
$78,110 Highest paying metro
$52,670 Lowest paying metro
2,900 Employed in Illinois

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      Construction and Building Inspectors salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $78,110 $58,910 $101,720 2,370
      Bloomington, IL $77,340 $59,650 $92,290 50
      Rockford, IL $72,130 $57,990 $79,490 50
      Champaign, IL $71,400 $66,780 $92,870 60
      Kankakee, IL $68,380 $52,640 $135,430 30
      Peoria, IL $67,530 $49,110 $83,220 70
      East Central Illinois $61,290 $48,690 $61,730 70
      South Illinois $60,400 $54,020 $70,810 50
      West Central Illinois $60,320 $49,710 $64,840 40
      Northwest Illinois $60,150 $46,150 $77,820 60
      Springfield, IL $52,670 $45,830 $66,650 50

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