How much does a Food Inspector make?
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$44,003
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Food Inspector is $44,003 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $41,247 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,756 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Food Inspector in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Food Inspector in United States. Employers include U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets and US Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Top Paying Companies
For Food Inspector in United States
| 1 | U.S. Department of Agriculture | $63,148 | |
| 2 | New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets | $60,841 | |
| 3 | US Food Safety and Inspection Service | $57,580 | |
| 4 | US Army | $53,522 |
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Food Inspector Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Food Inspector in United States
The top paying industry for a Food Inspector in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $59,210.
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Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Food Inspector are U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, and US Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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Food Inspector pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Food Inspector is $41,247 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Food Inspector salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 69 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Food Inspector employees.
The highest salary for a Food Inspector in United States is $60,303 per year.
The lowest salary for a Food Inspector in United States is $28,212 per year.
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