Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 676 in Pensacola, FL earn $29.38/hr in base wages, or $41.76/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Dec 2024.
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The Local 676 pay scale is $29.38 per hour for journeymen in Pensacola, FL, or about $58,760 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $41.76 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 12/13/24.
| Local 676 journeyman hourly wage | $29.38 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $41.76 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $58,760 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $13.22–$14.69 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 12/13/24 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
A Local 676 apprentice in Pensacola, FL starts at roughly $13.22 an hour — about 45% of the $29.38 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $22.04 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 676 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $13.22 / hour | $26,442 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $16.16 / hour | $32,318 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $19.10 / hour | $38,194 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $22.04 / hour | $44,070 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $24.97 / hour | $49,946 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $29.38 / hour | $58,760 |
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Local 676 wages: $29.38 an hour on the journeyman scale, $41.76 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 12/13/24. That is the most recent Pensacola, FL sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 30% of the IBEW Local 676 package is employer-paid benefits and fringes rather than wages, which is why the package figure and a take-home hourly rate are not the same number.
Unverified: crowd-sourced figure (unionpayscales.com), not confirmed against the local's own wage sheet
Download the IBEW Local 676 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective December 13, 2024.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $12.38/hr | Derived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay. |
|---|---|---|
| What the contributions fund | Health & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry funds | Standard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule. |
| Paid on | Every hour worked | Fringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member. |
The rates above are the IBEW Local 676 scale used across the Pensacola, FL area. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial and industrial electrical, building automation and controls wiring, data and low-voltage systems and service and retrofit work for signatory contractors throughout the Pensacola metro, so a electrician wage quoted locally is normally this scale plus the fringe package shown in the table.
Gulfstream recruits electrician talent for commercial mechanical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Pensacola. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 676 rates. For current Pensacola scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 676 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — contact the hall to confirm dispatch procedure and what to bring before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 676 represents skilled inside wiremen and electrical professionals across the westernmost portion of the Florida Panhandle. Headquartered in Pensacola, this local provides the specialized labor force necessary for the region’s diverse infrastructure, which ranges from high-traffic commercial corridors to critical military and aerospace facilities. Since 2014, our team has monitored the signatory environment in this market, noting that Local 676 members are essential for maintaining the electrical integrity of both inland industrial sites and coastal developments that require specific maritime-influenced installation standards and corrosion-resistant electrical systems.
The Gulf Coast electrical market is defined by a blend of long-term institutional maintenance and new capital construction projects. Local 676 serves as the primary labor source for signatory contractors performing complex power distribution, lighting control, and integrated systems work. Because the Panhandle serves as a strategic hub for federal and defense operations, the local emphasizes rigorous training and security clearance readiness for its workforce. This ensures that signatory mechanical and electrical primes can meet the stringent technical requirements of high-stakes government contracts while providing local tradespeople with stable, middle-class career paths backed by collectively bargained protections and benefits.
As of the December 13, 2024, adjustment, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate for IBEW Local 676 is set at $29.38 per hour. When factoring in the fringe benefit package, the total compensation reaches $41.76 per hour. Apprentices enter the program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40-50% and receiving scheduled incremental raises as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These step-ups generally occur annually or after every 1,000 to 2,000 hours of work, ensuring that as a worker's skill set expands, their compensation reflects their increased utility on the job site. This structured progression provides a clear financial roadmap for new entrants into the Pensacola electrical trade.
The jurisdiction of IBEW Local 676 covers the extreme western counties of Florida, centered around the Pensacola metropolitan area and extending through the surrounding coastal and rural districts. This territory includes all electrical work within the scope of the Inside Wireman agreement, encompassing commercial buildings, industrial processing plants, and residential high-rises. Members are dispatched from the Pensacola hall to various job sites across the Panhandle. The local maintains mutual respect for neighboring jurisdictions in Alabama and eastern Florida, ensuring that signatory contractors can scale their labor needs according to the specific geographic boundaries defined in the collective bargaining agreement.
The contractor landscape for Local 676 is characterized by a mix of regional electrical firms and national specialty contractors who sign the local agreement to access skilled labor for large-scale projects. These signatory partners range from small commercial shops focusing on tenant improvements and retail builds to major industrial contractors capable of handling multi-million dollar utility and defense-related installations. Hiring typically follows the fluctuations of the local construction cycle, with surges often driven by federal spending at regional bases or infrastructure upgrades necessitated by coastal growth. Signatory contractors benefit from a referral system that provides pre-vetted, drug-tested, and highly trained wiremen on demand.
The hourly rate of $29.38 is the taxable amount paid directly in the member's paycheck. The total package of $41.76 includes that wage plus the additional $12.38 hourly value of benefits like health insurance and retirement. These benefits are paid by the employer on top of the wage, rather than being deducted from the $29.38.
While the IBEW apprenticeship provides the core training, members often pursue additional certifications such as OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and specialized instrumentation certificates. Because of the heavy military presence in Escambia and Okaloosa counties, contractors may also require workers to be eligible for base access badges or federal security clearances to work on specific government job sites.
Yes, IBEW members in good standing can move between locals, but the process is governed by the 'Traveler' rules in the IBEW Constitution. You must report to the Local 676 business manager with a valid travel letter. Permanent transfers (signing Book 1) typically require establishing residency and meeting specific local requirements regarding work hours in the jurisdiction.
Wage adjustments are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiated between Local 676 and the local NECA chapter. These increases are usually scheduled annually or bi-annually. The current $29.38 rate was effective in late 2024; future increases will be voted on by the membership and depend on market conditions and cost-of-living assessments.
IBEW Local 676 is seated in Pensacola, Florida (FL). We hold published wage sheets for 16 locals across Florida — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
The Local 676 pay scale is $29.38 per hour for journeymen in Pensacola, FL, or about $58,760 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $41.76 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 12/13/24.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 676 agreement make $29.38 an hour in base wages, or $41.76 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 12/13/24. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$29.38 per hour base wage and $41.76 per hour total package for a journeyman in Pensacola, FL, effective 12/13/24. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $58,760 before overtime.
A Local 676 apprentice in Pensacola, FL starts at roughly $13.22 an hour — about 45% of the $29.38 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $22.04 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 676 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $13.22 an hour, or roughly $26,442 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $29.38 journeyman rate effective 12/13/24. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $19.10 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $22.04 an hour in the fourth period and $29.38 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 676 training center.
Local 676 wages: $29.38 an hour on the journeyman scale, $41.76 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 12/13/24. That is the most recent Pensacola, FL sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Yes — a one-page printable IBEW Local 676 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-676-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $29.38 hourly scale, the $41.76 total package and the 12/13/24 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 676 journeyman rate is $29.38/hour, with a total package of $41.76/hour including fringe benefits, effective 12/13/24. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $58,760 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 676 business office before relying on the figure.
The $29.38/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $41.76/hour total package adds employer-paid fringes — health and welfare, pension, annuity, apprenticeship training, and industry funds. Contractors bid work off the total package, so that is the number that matters when comparing electricians labor costs across locals.
Apprentices under the IBEW Local 676 agreement are paid a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40–50% in the first period and stepping up each six-month or annual period until reaching 100% at turnout. Against the current $29.38/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $13.22–$14.69/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 676 is headquartered in Pensacola, FL and dispatches electricians manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform electricians work. Some Local 676 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the IBEW Local 676 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 676 training center directly.
Electricians apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the IBEW Local 676 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union electricians professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Rates move with the collective bargaining agreement, typically on a fixed anniversary date each year of a three- to five-year contract, with negotiated increases split between the base wage and the fringe package. The figures on this page reflect the 12/13/24 schedule; check with the Local 676 business office for any increase that has taken effect since.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 676 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
The IBEW Local 676 hall is at 7830 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32534, serving Pensacola, FL and the surrounding jurisdiction.
IBEW Local 676 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Contact the hall to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
IBEW Local 676 does not publish a phone number in the directory data we import; check the local's official site for current contact details.
$29.38/hr in base wages for journeyman inside wireman, or $41.76/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective December 13, 2024 per the unionpayscales.com wage sheet.
December 13, 2024. The source wage sheet is more than 18 months old, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
No — the $29.38/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $12.38/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $41.76/hr package.
No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.
Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Sep 23, 2026 (7 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.