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

We've identified 2 cities in Pennsylvania where Code Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Lancaster (2.3% above average), followed by Philadelphia and Allentown. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Lancaster $56,353 $4,696 $1,083 $27.09 Philadelphia $55,438 $4,619 $1,066 $26.65 Allentown $54,412 $4,534 $1,046 $26.16 Scranton $54,384 $4,532 $1,045 $26.15 Harrisburg $54,243 $4,520 $1,043 $26.08 York $54,069 $4,505 $1,039 $25.99 Somerset $54,051 $4,504 $1,039 $25.99 Mount Joy $53,730 $4,477 $1,033 $25.83 Carlisle $53,457 $4,454 $1,028 $25.70 Pittsburgh $53,336 $4,444 $1,025 $25.64

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Code Inspector Salary in Pennsylvania

Q: How much does a Code Inspector make in Pennsylvania?

The average annual pay for a code inspector in Pennsylvania is $55,071 a year — that works out to approximately $26.48 an hour. That is 0.2% above the national average of $54,939. The middle 80% of Code Inspectors earn between $35,585 (10th percentile) and $92,220 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Code Inspector in Pennsylvania that pay more on average. Topping the list is Forest Fire Inspectors And Prevention Specialists at $11,365 (20.6%) above Code Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Forest Fire Inspectors And Prevention Specialists $66,436 $5,536 $1,277 $31.94 Fire System Inspector $63,694 $5,307 $1,224 $30.62 Backflow Testing $58,961 $4,913 $1,133 $28.35 Fire Safety Inspector $55,947 $4,662 $1,075 $26.90 Work From Home Mattress Inspector $52,545 $4,378 $1,010 $25.26

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Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,939

Pennsylvania

$55,071

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How much does a Code Inspector make in Pennsylvania?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average annual pay for a Code Inspector in Pennsylvania is $55,071 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,059/week or $4,589/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $98,736 and as low as $24,559, the majority of Code Inspector salaries currently range between $38,600 (25th percentile) to $63,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $92,220 annually in Pennsylvania. The average pay range for a Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 25100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

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

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 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 Code Inspector Jobs in Pennsylvania

We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for a Code Inspector job is above the average in Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania. Topping the list is Lancaster, , with Philadelphia, and Allentown, close behind in the second and third positions. Allentown, beats the average in Pennsylvania by $659 (1.2%), and Lancaster, furthers that trend with another $1,282 (2.3%) above the $55,071 average.

With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for Pennsylvania, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 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 5% between Lancaster, and Pittsburgh, , 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 Code Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Lancaster	$56,353	$4,696	$1,083	$27.09
Philadelphia	$55,438	$4,619	$1,066	$26.65
Allentown	$54,412	$4,534	$1,046	$26.16
Scranton	$54,384	$4,532	$1,045	$26.15
Harrisburg	$54,243	$4,520	$1,043	$26.08
York	$54,069	$4,505	$1,039	$25.99
Somerset	$54,051	$4,504	$1,039	$25.99
Mount Joy	$53,730	$4,477	$1,033	$25.83
Carlisle	$53,457	$4,454	$1,028	$25.70
Pittsburgh	$53,336	$4,444	$1,025	$25.64

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Code Inspector Jobs in Pennsylvania

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Code Inspector job category in Pennsylvania, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $55071 state average for Code Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Forest Fire Inspectors And Prevention Specialists	$66,436	$5,536	$1,277	$31.94
Fire System Inspector	$63,694	$5,307	$1,224	$30.62
Backflow Testing	$58,961	$4,913	$1,133	$28.35
Fire Safety Inspector	$55,947	$4,662	$1,075	$26.90
Work From Home Mattress Inspector	$52,545	$4,378	$1,010	$25.26

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Infographic detailing Code Inspector salary in Pennsylvania as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $38,600 to $92,220 annually, with the Pennsylvania average at $55,071 per year or $26.48 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Pennsylvania for Code Inspector jobs, with Lancaster leading at $56,353 annually.

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