Electrician union pay in Chicago, IL
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Chicago, IL runs $57.75–$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.
Electrician rates by local — Chicago
| 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.
Electrician union pay questions — Chicago
How much do union electricians make in Chicago?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Chicago, IL is $57.75–$64.16/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 461 lists $64.16/hr with a $109.77/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Chicago?
IBEW Local 461, IBEW Local 117, IBEW Local 134 have halls in Chicago, 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.