IBEW Local 5 pay scale
Pittsburgh, PA · International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Journeyman scale
Public data$49.11/hr
≈ $102,149/year full-time
Total package $79.88/hr including benefits, 63% above the check
2026 · Source: unionpayscales.com (opens in new tab)
Where the package goes
Employer-paid benefits per hour worked, on top of the $49.11/hr wage.
- Health & welfare$13.60/hr
- Pension$8.45/hr
- NEBF$1.47/hr
- Vacation / holiday$4.00/hr
- Other fringes$7.25/hr
- Total package$79.88/hr
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBEW Local 5 journeyman pay scale?
The IBEW Local 5 (Pittsburgh, PA) journeyman inside wireman scale is $49.11/hr (about $102,149/year full-time), with a total package of $79.88/hr including benefits, according to unionpayscales.com (2026).