Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,190 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Peoria earn between $46,110 and $79,020.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $62KMedian
- $79K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,120 | $5,510 | $31.79 |
| Median | $62,350 | $5,196 | $29.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,110 | $3,842 | $22.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,020 | $6,585 | $37.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Peoria earn 18% less than the Illinois average ($80,320) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $66,120 | $62,350 | $39,920 | $96,190 | 50 |
| Illinois | $80,320 | $78,340 | $47,600 | $119,650 | 2,560 |
| United States | $77,730 | $74,690 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 146,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $66,120, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $52,176 a year, or $4,348 a month and $2,007 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $66,120 buys what about $72,475 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 5th of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($84,690).
- Chicago$84,690
- Bloomington$81,060
- Champaign$74,980
- Rockford$69,430
- Peoria$66,120
- Springfield$58,180
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for construction and building inspectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,420).
- San Jose, CA$124,420
- San Francisco, CA$123,300
- Santa Maria, CA$116,130
- Santa Rosa, CA$110,080
- Vallejo, CA$106,740
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Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Peoria: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Peoria?
$31.79 an hour on average, and $29.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Peoria?
About $52,176 a year ($4,348 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,120.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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