HVAC union pay in East St Louis, IL
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in East St Louis, IL runs $43.75–$49.00/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $92,750 a year at $46.38/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 — East St Louis
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 439 pay scale | $49.00 | $73.42 | 1/1/26 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination IL20260001 (rev 5), building construction, PLUM0439-002 01/01/2026: base rate $49.00 plus printed fringes $24.42 |
| UA Local 360 pay scale | $43.75 | $65.00 | 7/1/24 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination IL20260001 (rev 5), building construction, PLUM0360-001 07/01/2024: base rate $43.75 plus printed fringes $21.25 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — East St Louis
How much do union HVACs make in East St Louis?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for East St Louis, IL is $43.75–$49.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 439 lists $49.00/hr with a $73.42/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in East St Louis?
UA Local 439, UA Local 360 have halls in East St Louis, 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.