Sheet Metal union pay in Chicago, IL
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in Chicago, IL runs $53.05–$56.35/hr on the 2 published SMART wage sheets we hold — about $109,400 a year at $54.70/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Sheet Metal rates by local — Chicago
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — Chicago
How much do union sheet metal workers make in Chicago?
Journeyman base pay on the published SMART sheets for Chicago, IL is $53.05–$56.35/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 265 lists $56.35/hr with a $96.56/hr total package.
Which union locals cover sheet metal worker work in Chicago?
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.