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

We've identified 5 cities in New York where Building Code Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Utica (5.3% above average), followed by Cooperstown and Shandaken. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Utica $74,125 $6,177 $1,425 $35.64 Cooperstown $71,763 $5,980 $1,380 $34.50 Shandaken $71,432 $5,952 $1,373 $34.34 Manhattan $71,032 $5,919 $1,366 $34.15 New York $70,953 $5,912 $1,364 $34.11 New York City $70,414 $5,867 $1,354 $33.85 Staten Island $69,768 $5,814 $1,341 $33.54 Glens Falls $68,292 $5,691 $1,313 $32.83 Brooklyn $67,677 $5,639 $1,301 $32.54 Queens $67,160 $5,596 $1,291 $32.29

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Building Code Inspector Salary in New York

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

The average annual pay for a building code inspector in New York is $70,414 a year — that works out to approximately $33.85 an hour. That is 9.4% above the national average of $64,362. The middle 80% of Building Code Inspectors earn between $48,137 (10th percentile) and $97,369 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Building Code Inspector in New York that pay more on average. Topping the list is P C Engineer at $32,862 (46.7%) above Building Code Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage P C Engineer $103,276 $8,606 $1,986 $49.65 Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector $74,531 $6,210 $1,433 $35.83 Zoning Enforcement Inspector $70,414 $5,867 $1,354 $33.85 Code Enforcer $64,832 $5,402 $1,246 $31.17 Site Inspector $63,246 $5,270 $1,216 $30.41

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Building Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,362

New York

$70,414

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How much does a Building Code Inspector make in New York?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Inspector in New York is $70,414 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $33.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,354/week or $5,867/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $105,574 and as low as $32,821, the majority of Building Code Inspector salaries currently range between $57,400 (25th percentile) to $81,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $97,369 annually in New York. The average pay range for a Building Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 23600), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

New York 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 New York

We've identified 5 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Inspector job is above the average in New York in New York. Topping the list is Utica, , with Cooperstown, and Shandaken, close behind in the second and third positions. Shandaken, beats the average in New York by $1,018 (1.4%), and Utica, furthers that trend with another $3,711 (5.3%) above the $70,414 average.

With these 5 cities paying on average above the average for New York, 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 9% between Utica, and Queens, , 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
Utica	$74,125	$6,177	$1,425	$35.64
Cooperstown	$71,763	$5,980	$1,380	$34.50
Shandaken	$71,432	$5,952	$1,373	$34.34
Manhattan	$71,032	$5,919	$1,366	$34.15
New York	$70,953	$5,912	$1,364	$34.11
New York City	$70,414	$5,867	$1,354	$33.85
Staten Island	$69,768	$5,814	$1,341	$33.54
Glens Falls	$68,292	$5,691	$1,313	$32.83
Brooklyn	$67,677	$5,639	$1,301	$32.54
Queens	$67,160	$5,596	$1,291	$32.29

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

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Inspector job category in New York, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $70414 state average for Building Code Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
P C Engineer	$103,276	$8,606	$1,986	$49.65
Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector	$74,531	$6,210	$1,433	$35.83
Zoning Enforcement Inspector	$70,414	$5,867	$1,354	$33.85
Code Enforcer	$64,832	$5,402	$1,246	$31.17
Site Inspector	$63,246	$5,270	$1,216	$30.41

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Infographic detailing Building Code Inspector salary in New York as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $57,400 to $97,369 annually, with the New York average at $70,414 per year or $33.85 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in New York for Building Code Inspector jobs, with Utica leading at $74,125 annually.

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