How much does a construction and building inspector make in Illinois?
$78,340a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Illinois. That is $37.66 an hour or $6,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.66
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,600Median: $78,340Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| Median | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 75th | $100,000 | $48.09 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,250 |
| Paducah, KY | $78,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $73,350 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,840 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,350 |
| Springfield, IL | $56,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 11. New York | $79,460 |
| 12. Hawaii | $79,320 |
| 13. North Dakota | $78,570 |
| 14. Illinois | $78,340 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $77,420 |
| 16. Maryland | $76,640 |
| 17. Montana | $75,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.66 ($78,340 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $78,340 against $74,690 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,640 a year.
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.