IBEW salaries: How much does IBEW pay?

Average IBEW hourly pay ranges from approximately $10.95 per hour for Technician to $40.23 per hour for Electrician. The average IBEW salary ranges from approximately $21,000 per year for Solar Installer to $125,000 per year for Electrical Contractor.

Salary information comes from 301 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Indeed. These figures are given to the Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.

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85%

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What people say about working at IBEW

4.0
Working in the union has its challenges.
I overall love my working in the union however, they seem to take care of their own. Although Ive had amazing bosses I haven't seen my growth because I believe I am a woman.
Journeyman Electrician (Former Employee)
Herndon, VA 20171 - August 9, 2019
5.0
Great place to work
The IBEW so far has been a great place to work as an electrician. I came in as a Journeyman from a non-union contractor and so far, I have enjoyed my time with the union than I have with non-union. ...
Inside Wireman Journeyman (Current Employee)
South Bend, IN - January 12, 2023