Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators salary by state
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Government Property Inspectors and Investigatorss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Top skills:Active ListeningWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators pay by experience level
Entry level$50,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$83,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$113,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$138,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
33,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
142,880 workers
$90,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
66,840 workers
$105,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
44,300 workers
$74,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
41,520 workers
$104,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
31,750 workers
$78,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
23,550 workers
$100,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
23,550 workers
$100,000
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
20,350 workers
$86,500
Administrative and Support Services
20,180 workers
$75,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
19,850 workers
$97,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $71,100 to $80,730.
+13.5% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$50,000
Early career25th percentile
$63,500
Median50th percentile
$83,500
Experienced75th percentile
$113,000
Top earners90th percentile
$138,500
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
Active ListeningWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$91,500
2027$94,500
2028$98,000
2029$101,500
2030$105,000
2031$108,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators make?
The median market pay for a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators in the United States is about $91,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators?
Most Government Property Inspectors and Investigators pay falls between about $63,500 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile), with top earners above $138,500.
What does a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators do?
Core responsibilities include: prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action; and examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Is pay for Government Property Inspectors and Investigators roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $71,100 in 2020 to $80,730 in 2025, a change of +13.5% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators pays 3% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).
Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators make?
The average base salary for a Government Property Inspectors and Investigators in the United States is $91,500 per year, or about $43.99 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $113,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?
The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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