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Plans Examiner salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 36 open job postings for Plans Examiner roles at 34 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Plans Examiner: postings by posted pay36 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $60K to $135K. Median $94.6K; middle half $75.6K–$110K.Median $94.6K$60K$135K

Postings per pay band: $60K–$65K: 5; $65K–$70K: 1; $70K–$75K: 2; $75K–$80K: 2; $80K–$85K: 3; $85K–$90K: 1; $90K–$95K: 4; $95K–$100K: 3; $100K–$105K: 4; $105K–$110K: 1; $110K–$115K: 3; $115K–$120K: 1; $120K–$125K: 3; $125K–$130K: 1; $130K–$135K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$86.9K median · $70.9K–$103K typical · 24 postingsMid level: middle half $70.9K–$103K, median $86.9K
  2. Senior$110K median · $91.1K–$123K typical · 11 postingsSenior: middle half $91.1K–$123K, median $110K

Companies hiring

  1. City of Citrus Heights2 postings · too few to show pay
  2. City of Richland2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. City of Fayetteville1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. City of Marysville1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$98.9K median · $83.3K–$113K typical · 30 postingsUnited States: middle half $83.3K–$113K, median $98.9K
  2. California$113K median · $98.9K–$123K typical · 15 postingsCalifornia: middle half $98.9K–$123K, median $113K
  3. Texas$62.3K median · $50.3K–$70.4K typical · 3 postingsTexas: middle half $50.3K–$70.4K, median $62.3K
  4. Florida$86.9K median · $76.5K–$108K typical · 3 postingsFlorida: middle half $76.5K–$108K, median $86.9K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $98.9K median, $91.1K–$133K typical, from 3 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$47.57/hr ($98.9K/yr) median · $45.00–$59.09/hr typical · 5 postings2–4 years: middle half $45.00–$59.09/hr, median $47.57/hr ($98.9K/yr)

Newest Plans Examiner postings

  1. Plans ExaminerCity of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights, CA · $92K–$115K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Plans ExaminerIsle of Wight County · $55.1K–$73K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. Plans Examiner, SeniorLane County · Oregon · $86.8K–$116K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  4. Plans Examiner, Senior*City of Richmond · $78.8K–$127K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  5. Plans Examiner II, III - Plumbing / Mechanical / Development Services / Building #9416City of Cape Coral · Cape Coral, FL · $61.8K–$112K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Plans Examiner make?

The median posted base pay for Plans Examiner jobs is $94.6K a year, from 36 job postings with pay at 34 companies.

What is the typical Plans Examiner pay range?

The middle half of postings list $75.6K–$110K. The top 10% list $123K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $63.5K or less.

How does Plans Examiner pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $86.9K, Senior $110K.

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