Assistant Inspector General Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Inspector General make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Inspector General in the United States is $95,717 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Assistant Inspector General's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,298
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,468 to $107,014
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,405
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Assistant Inspector General Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $107,014 $8,918 $2,058 $51
Average $95,717 $7,976 $1,841 $46
25th Percentile $82,468 $6,872 $1,586 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Inspector General Salaries

An Assistant Inspector General's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Inspector General Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Inspector General's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $92,654
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,044
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,604
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,944
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,916
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Inspector General$92,654
Intermediate Level Assistant Inspector General$93,044
Senior Level Assistant Inspector General$94,604
Specialist Level Assistant Inspector General$96,944
Expert Level Assistant Inspector General$100,916
$92,654 0 yr
$93,044 < 2 yrs
$94,604 2-4 yrs
$96,944 5-8 yrs
$100,916 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Inspector General Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Inspector Generals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,978.
  • California: $105,576.
  • Massachusetts: $104,169.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Inspector Generals

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $120,728
  • San Francisco: $119,541
  • Oakland: $116,890

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Inspector General's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 10.19% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Compliance Management (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Developing and managing compliance tools and processes to ensure employees and operations adhered to laws, regulations, and requirements.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 10.19%
Microsoft Office 2.09%
Compliance Management 1.53%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Inspector General's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$102,418
7%
Initiative
$102,418
7%
Analysis
$96,675
1%
Attention to Detail
$96,675
1%
Problem Solving
$95,717
0%
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Assistant Inspector General Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Inspector General's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Assistant Inspector General

Salaries for an Assistant Inspector General can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,982 in 2023 to around $92,942 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Inspector General salary trends, .

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