How much does an inspector make in Kankakee?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 188 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $67,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 90th | $67,790 | $32.59 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Decatur, IL | $57,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,770 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,240 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $59,870 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $49,280 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,930 |
| Machinist | $47,930 |
| Production Worker | $47,890 |
| Welder | $47,460 |
| Cutting | $46,940 |
| Coating | $46,130 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender | $45,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $48,880 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,920, so Kankakee pays 2% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for inspector pay?
188 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,790 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.