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Recent salaries shared by Inspector
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Inspector
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10-14 years
$107K/yr
($107K • $0)
South Plainfield, NJ
submitted on May 13, 2026
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Inspector
|
1-3 years
$31K - $36K/yr
Pottstown, PA
submitted on May 13, 2026
$31K - $36K/yr
Inspector
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10-14 years
$99K/yr
($99K • $0)
Houston, TX
submitted on May 8, 2026
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Inspector
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10-14 years
$47K/yr
($47K • $0)
Oklahoma City, OK
submitted on May 6, 2026
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
Inspector
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1-3 years
$49K/yr
($45K • $4K)
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on May 3, 2026
$49K/yr
$45K • $4K
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Inspector
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1-3 years
$44K/yr
($44K • $0)
Newark, NJ
submitted on May 2, 2026
$44K/yr
$44K • $0
Inspector
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1-3 years
$44K/yr
($44K • $0)
Mount Vernon, IL
submitted on Apr 29, 2026
$44K/yr
$44K • $0
Inspector
|
10-14 years
$97K/yr
($97K • $0)
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Apr 28, 2026
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Inspector
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4-6 years
$39K/yr
($39K • $0)
North Las Vegas, NV
submitted on Apr 28, 2026
$39K/yr
$39K • $0
Inspector
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1-3 years
$24K/yr
($24K • $0)
Toledo, OH
submitted on Apr 27, 2026
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Inspector in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $96,124, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $71,273, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,940, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $68,102, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $66,599.
Frequently asked questions about Inspector salaries
The average salary for Inspector is $60,183 per year or $29 per hour, with top earners making up to $103,992 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $45,316 (25th percentile) to $80,467 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6530 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Inspector employees.
The highest salary for Inspector is $80,467 per year, $6,706 per month or $39 per hour.
The lowest salary for Inspector is $45,316 per year, $3,776 per month or $22 per hour.
