IBEW — Know Your Worth
What’s Your Total Compensation?
Compare your current wages and benefits to an IBEW Journeyman package — and see the real dollar difference.
40 hrs
Your Current Job
Non-union / open shop
Hourly base wage
$24.00/hr
Benefits
Estimated annual overtime hours
0 hrs
IBEW Journeyman
Union wages + full benefits
Base hourly wage
$38.50/hr
Health & welfare
$9.85/hr
Defined pension
$6.50/hr
Annuity / savings fund
$3.00/hr
Vacation & holiday pay
$2.50/hr
Apprenticeship / training
$0.85/hr
Rates shown are representative package totals for the area. Actual rates vary by local agreement and may be higher.
⚡ Annual Compensation Comparison
Your Current Pay
$49,920
total annual compensation
IBEW JW Package
$126,568
total annual compensation
Difference
+$76,648
more with IBEW per year
Base wages
Overtime
Health ins. (est. value)
Retirement / pension
Other benefits
Non-union health insurance estimated at $7,000/yr employer value if selected. Retirement estimated at 3% match if selected. Vacation at $2.00/hr equivalent. Training at $500/yr. IBEW overtime calculated at 1.5× base for hours over 40/wk.