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.

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:

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.
Organize in as an experienced worker, Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
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)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total 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

Open hall directions

Official website

Who Gulfstream recruits for

Gulfstream recruits for commercial electrical contractors. These are direct-hire roles, not union dispatch.