How much does an inspector make in Illinois?
$47,920a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Illinois. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,220Median: $47,920Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| Median | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $59,540 | $28.63 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $57,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,770 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 31. New Jersey | $49,140 |
| 32. Utah | $48,910 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $48,320 |
| 34. Illinois | $47,920 |
| 35. Indiana | $47,900 |
| 36. Florida | $47,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $47,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.04 ($47,920 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $47,920 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for inspector pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays inspectors the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $57,700 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.