How much does an agricultural inspector make in Chicago?
$64,790a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural inspectors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $64,790Highest 10%: $86,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 90th | $86,530 | $41.60 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for agricultural inspectors.
| St. Louis, MO | $54,500 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $47,080 |
| Grader and Sorter | $39,870 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,890 |
| Farmworker | $33,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural inspector make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $31.15 ($64,790 a year).
Do agricultural inspectors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $64,790 against $49,940 nationally, 30% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,000, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for agricultural inspector pay?
15 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural inspector make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,530 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.