UA Local 63 pays journeyman plumber members $45.85/hr in straight-time wages, and $79.06/hr once benefit and fringe contributions are added, effective May 1, 2026 per the UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026) wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the East Peoria, IL hall before quoting an offer.
UA Local 63 Journeyman Plumber — effective May 1, 2026 · source UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026)
| Base hourly wage | $45.85/hr | Straight-time journeyman plumber rate on the current wage determination, before fringes. |
|---|---|---|
| Total package | $79.06/hr | Wage plus all employer-paid benefit and fringe contributions per hour worked. |
| Approximate annual wage | $91,700/yr | Derived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel. |
| Effective date | May 1, 2026 | Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026) wage determination. |
| Classification | Journeyman Plumber | Rate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination. |
Roughly 42% of the UA Local 63 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.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $33.21/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. |
Effective: May 1, 2026 · High confidence
Read directly from the primary source (UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026)) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.
Last cross-checked against the source: Sep 18, 2026.
UA Local 63 — 116 Harvey Ct E Peoria, IL 61611. 309-699-3570. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.
$45.85/hr in base wages for journeyman plumber, or $79.06/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective May 1, 2026 per the UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026) wage determination.
May 1, 2026. Read directly from the primary source (UA Plumbers Local 63 wage package, May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (letter dated March 30, 2026)) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.
No — the $45.85/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $33.21/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $79.06/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.
High confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Sep 18, 2026 (12 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.