Plumber union pay in Alton, IL
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Alton, IL runs $51.61/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $103,220 a year at $51.61/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Plumber rates by local — Alton
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 553 pay scale | $51.61 | $73.06 | 1/1/26 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination IL20260001 (rev 5), building construction, PLUM0553-001 01/01/2026: base rate $51.61 plus printed fringes $21.45 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Alton
How much do union plumbers make in Alton?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Alton, IL is $51.61/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 553 lists $51.61/hr with a $73.06/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Alton?
UA Local 553 has its hall in Alton, IL. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.