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Building Code Inspector Salary in Connecticut

$28.5K

$58.5K

$91.8K

$61,227

/year

$29.44

/hour

Building Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,362

Connecticut

Connecticut

$61,227

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    How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Connecticut?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Inspector in Connecticut is $61,227 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.44 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,177/week or $5,102/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $91,798 and as low as $28,539, the majority of Building Code Inspector salaries currently range between $49,900 (25th percentile) to $70,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,664 annually in Connecticut. The average pay range for a Building Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 20500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Connecticut ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Code Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Code Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Code Inspector Jobs in Connecticut

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Inspector job is above the average in Connecticut in Connecticut. Topping the list is Stamford, , with Farmington, and Waterbury, close behind in the second and third positions. Waterbury, beats the average in Connecticut by $4,640 (7.6%), and Stamford, furthers that trend with another $7,401 (12.1%) above the $61,227 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Connecticut, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Code Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Stamford, and Milford city, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Code Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Stamford

    $68,628

    $32.99

    Farmington

    $68,268

    $32.82

    Waterbury

    $65,867

    $31.67

    Bridgeport

    $65,852

    $31.66

    Danbury

    $65,684

    $31.58

    Manchester

    $65,671

    $31.57

    Hartford

    $64,923

    $31.21

    New Haven

    $64,727

    $31.12

    Norwalk

    $64,605

    $31.06

    Milford city

    $64,554

    $31.04

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Inspector Jobs in Connecticut

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Inspector job category in Connecticut, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $61227 state average for Building Code Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Highway Construction

    $75,407

    $36.25

    Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector

    $64,806

    $31.16

    Zoning Enforcement Inspector

    $61,227

    $29.44

    Code Enforcer

    $56,373

    $27.10

    Site Inspector

    $54,994

    $26.44

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Building Code Inspector salary in Connecticut as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $49,900 to $84,664 annually, with the Connecticut average at $61,227 per year or $29.44 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Connecticut for Building Code Inspector jobs, with Stamford leading at $68,628 annually.
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