What does an Inspector do?
Education--
Work/Life Balance
3.3 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.3 ★
Avg. Experience0-1 year
How much does an Inspector make?
Confident
$57,781 /yr
Total Pay$37,398
+ /yr
Base Pay
$20,384
/yr
Additional Pay
$57,781
/ yr$26K$307K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
Inspector Career Path
Learn how to become an Inspector, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Average Years of Experience
0 - 1
41%
2 - 4
37%
5 - 7
6%
8+
16%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
Inspector Insights
Read what Inspector professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
CIAInspector General AuditorAug 21, 2021
“I was from corporate America and very experienced but still was overlooked for less experienced career federal workers.”
Care Quality CommissionInspectorJul 21, 2021
“Not many opportunities to progress career upwards within the organisation as managers do not leave.”
KemperMaterial Damage ManagerAug 30, 2020
“The company is growing at an incredible rate which leaves for TONS of career advancement opportunities.”
Power Home RemodelingPre-Install Inspection ManagerApr 30, 2020
“We provide unparalleled service and products to our customers and are changing the way the average homeowner thinks about home remodeling.”
SelfhackedHome InspectorDec 10, 2020
“Good good very good and the best”
Cardinal Financial CompanyQuality InspectorNov 13, 2020
“Good pay and overtime pay was great .”
Dart ContainerInspectorJun 14, 2022
“great overtime and not any extra trouble.”
CMR SurgicalQuality InspectorApr 22, 2022
“Good facility and clean.”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of an Inspector
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