What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Building Code Inspector?

We've identified 10 cities in Illinois where Building Code Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Glencoe (7.5% above average), followed by Chicago and Mundelein. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Glencoe $67,061 $5,588 $1,289 $32.24 Chicago $66,302 $5,525 $1,275 $31.88 Mundelein $65,708 $5,475 $1,263 $31.59 Lake Zurich $65,514 $5,459 $1,259 $31.50 Champaign $64,456 $5,371 $1,239 $30.99 Rockford $64,415 $5,367 $1,238 $30.97 Elmhurst $64,103 $5,341 $1,232 $30.82 Mount Prospect $63,943 $5,328 $1,229 $30.74 Aurora $63,811 $5,317 $1,227 $30.68 Springfield $63,790 $5,315 $1,226 $30.67

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Building Code Inspector Salary in Illinois

Q: How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Illinois?

The average annual pay for a building code inspector in Illinois is $62,368 a year — that works out to approximately $29.98 an hour. That is 3.1% below the national average of $64,362. The middle 80% of Building Code Inspectors earn between $42,637 (10th percentile) and $86,243 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Inspector Jobs in Illinois?

We found several jobs related to Building Code Inspector in Illinois that pay more on average. Topping the list is P C Engineer at $29,107 (46.7%) above Building Code Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage P C Engineer $91,475 $7,622 $1,759 $43.98 Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector $66,014 $5,501 $1,269 $31.74 Zoning Enforcement Inspector $62,368 $5,197 $1,199 $29.98 Code Enforcer $57,424 $4,785 $1,104 $27.61 Site Inspector $56,020 $4,668 $1,077 $26.93

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Building Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$64,362

Illinois

$62,368

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How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Illinois?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Inspector in Illinois is $62,368 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,199/week or $5,197/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $93,511 and as low as $29,071, the majority of Building Code Inspector salaries currently range between $50,900 (25th percentile) to $71,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $86,243 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Building Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 20800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Illinois 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 Illinois

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Inspector job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Glencoe, , with Chicago, and Mundelein, close behind in the second and third positions. Mundelein, beats the average in Illinois by $3,340 (5.4%), and Glencoe, furthers that trend with another $4,693 (7.5%) above the $62,368 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, 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 4% between Glencoe, and Springfield, , 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	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Glencoe	$67,061	$5,588	$1,289	$32.24
Chicago	$66,302	$5,525	$1,275	$31.88
Mundelein	$65,708	$5,475	$1,263	$31.59
Lake Zurich	$65,514	$5,459	$1,259	$31.50
Champaign	$64,456	$5,371	$1,239	$30.99
Rockford	$64,415	$5,367	$1,238	$30.97
Elmhurst	$64,103	$5,341	$1,232	$30.82
Mount Prospect	$63,943	$5,328	$1,229	$30.74
Aurora	$63,811	$5,317	$1,227	$30.68
Springfield	$63,790	$5,315	$1,226	$30.67

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

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Inspector job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $62368 state average for Building Code Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
P C Engineer	$91,475	$7,622	$1,759	$43.98
Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector	$66,014	$5,501	$1,269	$31.74
Zoning Enforcement Inspector	$62,368	$5,197	$1,199	$29.98
Code Enforcer	$57,424	$4,785	$1,104	$27.61
Site Inspector	$56,020	$4,668	$1,077	$26.93

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Infographic detailing Building Code Inspector salary in Illinois as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $50,900 to $86,243 annually, with the Illinois average at $62,368 per year or $29.98 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Building Code Inspector jobs, with Glencoe leading at $67,061 annually.

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