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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$84,690
- Bloomington$81,060
- Champaign$74,980
- Rockford$69,430
- Peoria$66,120
- Springfield$58,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $84,690 | $82,640 | $62,040 | $64,358 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $81,060 | $79,250 | $61,120 | $61,984 | 94 |
| Champaign | $74,980 | $73,350 | $62,080 | $58,008 | 93 |
| Rockford | $69,430 | $72,330 | $60,230 | $54,378 | 92 |
| Peoria | $66,120 | $62,350 | $46,110 | $52,176 | 91 |
| Springfield | $58,180 | $56,610 | $47,940 | $46,189 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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