Wages

On average, IBEW electricians and communications workers earn 40% more than non-union.

Our raises have kept pace with the cost of living.

Your net pay goes further when your full wage package includes health benefits, retirement savings and life insurance.

Select your location to find your local Wage Package.

  • Local 105 - Hamilton

    Service areas include Hamilton, Brantford, Oakville, Stoney Creek

  • Local 115 - Kingston

    Service areas include: Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall

  • Local 120 - London

    Service areas include: Southwestern Ontario

  • Local 303 - Niagara & St. Catherines

    Service areas include: Niagara, St. Catherines

  • Local 353 - Toronto

    Service areas include: GTA, Oshawa, Barrie, Haliburton, Muskoka

  • Local 402 - Thunder Bay

    Service areas include: Northwestern Ontario including Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Red Lake, Geraldton, Marathon

  • Local 530 - Sarnia

    Service areas include: Sarnia and surrounding Lambton County

  • Local 586 - Ottawa

    Service areas include: Ottawa and surrounding area

  • Local 773 - Windsor

    Service areas include: Windsor and surrounding area, Leamington, Chatham

  • Local 804 - Kitchener

    Service areas include: Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, Central Ontario

  • Local 1687 - Sudbury

    Service areas include: Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Nipissing, Cochrane

Overtime:

If you work overtime hours or holidays, you get paid for the hours at the overtime rate. Working overtime is always optional— you can decline without penalty.

Work day length:

Each region has its own number of hours in a regular work day, but the maximum is 8 hours per day. Anything after that is overtime.

Read more about the benefits of joining

  • Pension & Benefits

    Our members have dental, vision, and prescription coverage, and life insurance to name a few.

  • Apprenticeships

    We take excellent care of our apprentices. Learn why we have the best completion ratios in the electrical industry.

  • Training

    Learn the latest technology from our expert instructors and enjoy more opportunities to advance your career.

Know your worth. Apply today.