▲20%
The average salary for a Mid-Career Building Inspector in Australia is AU$77,279.
10%
A$55k
MEDIAN
A$77k
90%
A$110k
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AU$55k - AU$110k
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AU$56k - AU$115k
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Job Description for Building Inspector
Building Inspector Tasks
- Visit sites and conduct interior and exterior inspections.
- Approve final inspection certificates.
- Identify changes in plans or construction that affect codes and communicate the situation.
- Document and report on code violations and poor compliance, including suggestions for bringing sites up to code.
- Interpret and understand building codes, convey necessary information in documentation, and verbally.
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Pay by Experience Level for Building Inspector
An entry-level Building Inspector with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of AU$57,325 based on 16 salaries. An early career Building Inspector with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$62,773 based on 26 salaries. An experienced Building Inspector with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$93,027 based on 10 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of AU$77,406.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 64 survey responses.
Entry Level
25.0%
Early Career
40.6%
Experienced
15.6%
Late Career
18.8%
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