Plumber union pay in Chicago, IL
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Chicago, IL runs $58.50–$60.50/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $119,000 a year at $59.50/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 — 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 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Chicago
How much do union plumbers make in Chicago?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Chicago, IL is $58.50–$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 plumber work in Chicago?
UA Local 130, UA Local 597 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.