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Most home inspectors work independently, or on a commission basis for a larger company.
There are generally no guaranteed salaries paid, however we can tell you that incomes vary from pitiful to 70K or more, depending on individual circumstances. During the height of any real estate season, the days can be long, up to 14 hours. A career in home inspection is not for everyone. As a new, and largely unregulated industry, it takes an entrpreneurial spirit, a willingness to be flexible, change and grow at a high rate of speed, and constantly challenge yourself to improve. If you're a highly technical person, and you're ready to swim with the alligators, then you'll find home inspection an extremely interesting and rewarding occupation.