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IBEW Local 117 benefits, dues & how to join

Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.

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Benefits

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 117's benefits. Contact the hall at (847) 854-7200 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 117's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (847) 854-7200 to confirm.

How to join IBEW Local 117

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at IBEW Local 117's rules. The common paths into a Electricians local:

  1. Apprenticeship — Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Electricians programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
  2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
  3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For IBEW Local 117's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (847) 854-7200 or visit the local's official site.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether IBEW Local 117 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local — confirm with the hall.
  • Through Gulfstream — Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.

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How to contact the hall

  • Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
  • Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
  • Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

IBEW Local 117 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 117. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 117 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Elgin Division, IBEW Local Union 117 Wage Package Breakdown, Inside Agreement — effective 06/01/2026 — source: NECA Northeastern Illinois Chapter / IBEW Local 117 Inside Wage Package (Inside Agreement Journeyman Wireman)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Journeyman Wireman$62.22$45.30$107.52
  • Covers Kane County (northern half), IL.

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IBEW Local 117 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 117?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 117 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (847) 854-7200 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact IBEW Local 117?

Address: 765 Munshaw Ln Suite 135, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Phone: (847) 854-7200. Website: https://ibew117.com/.

Contact the hall

(847) 854-7200

765 Munshaw Ln Suite 135, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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