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10 of the Most Popular Types of Chief Inspector Jobs in 2026

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To pursue a career as a chief inspector, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, extensive experience managing the work of others, and industry expertise in areas such as electrical, mechanical, and structural. Depending on your field, you may also need specialized training and professional certifications, such as the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, to qualify for some positions. Additional qualifications include excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, along with keen attention to detail and mechanical ability.

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Top Types Of Chief Inspector Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Chief Inspector positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Airworthiness Inspector

    Salary range: $64,000 - $84,500

    Airworthiness Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Airworthiness Inspector jobs pay between $64,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Airworthiness Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Experience Pipeline Inspector

    Salary range: $46,500 - $56,500

    No Experience Pipeline Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Pipeline Inspector jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $56,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Experience Pipeline Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Offshore Ndt Inspection

    Salary range: $56,500 - $76,500

    Offshore Ndt Inspection is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Offshore Ndt Inspection jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $76,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Offshore Ndt Inspection job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • X Ray Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    X Ray Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for X Ray Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for X Ray Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Power Pole Inspection

    Salary range: $48,000 - $70,500

    Power Pole Inspection is a typical job search query Most salaries for Power Pole Inspection jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Power Pole Inspection job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Iecex Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Iecex Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Iecex Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Iecex Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Boeing Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $65,500

    Full Time Boeing Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Boeing Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $65,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Boeing Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Mta Inspector

    Salary range: $35,000 - $107,500

    Mta Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Mta Inspector jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $107,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mta Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Mechanical Inspector

    Salary range: $50,500 - $67,000

    A mechanical inspector performs a variety of quality assurance duties related to building codes and electrical maintenance. Your responsibilities include inspecting the installation and upkeep of all kinds of electrical and mechanical systems, such as furnaces, boilers, HVAC or air conditioning systems, and elevators in residential and commercial buildings. You inspect these systems to ensure they are functioning properly and do not violate any building or safety codes. You may work on construction sites to observe the installation and technical calibration of systems, or for existing buildings to write reports based on your inspections.

  • Government Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Government Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Government Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Government Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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