HVAC union pay in Chicago, IL
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Chicago, IL runs $53.05–$60.50/hr on the 4 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $113,550 a year at $56.78/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
HVAC rates by local — Chicago
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 130 pay scale | $60.50 | $103.85 | 06/01/2025 | UA Local 130 PCA Wage Rate Sheet 2025-2026 |
| UA Local 597 pay scale | $58.50 | $98.00 | 6/15/25 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 265 pay scale | $56.35 | $96.56 | 06/01/2024 | SMART Local 265 Wage Sheet |
| SMART Local 73 pay scale | $53.05 | $98.08 | 10/10/24 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Chicago
How much do union HVACs make in Chicago?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Chicago, IL is $53.05–$60.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 130 lists $60.50/hr with a $103.85/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Chicago?
UA Local 130, UA Local 597, SMART Local 265, SMART Local 73 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.