Union electrician journeyman base pay in Chicago, IL runs $57.75 to $64.16/hr on the 3 published IBEW wage sheets we hold, about $121,910 a year at $60.96/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
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| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 461 pay scale | $64.16 | $109.77 | 06/01/2026 | NECA Northeastern Illinois Chapter / IBEW Local 461 Inside Wage Package |
| IBEW Local 117 pay scale | $62.22 | $107.52 | 06/01/2026 | NECA Northeastern Illinois Chapter / IBEW Local 117 Inside Wage Package |
| IBEW Local 134 pay scale | $57.75 | $100.64 | 06/02/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination IL20260009, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Chicago, IL is $57.75 to $64.16/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 461 lists $64.16/hr with a $109.77/hr total package.
IBEW Local 461, IBEW Local 117, IBEW Local 134 have halls in Chicago, IL. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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