IBEW Local 98 pay scale
Philadelphia, PA · International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Journeyman scale
Public data$75.05/hr
≈ $156,104/year full-time
Total package $122.41/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 $75.05/hr wage.
- Health & welfare$17.07/hr
- Pension$13.51/hr
- NEBF$2.25/hr
- Vacation / holiday$1.75/hr
- Other fringes$12.78/hr
- Total package$122.41/hr
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBEW Local 98 journeyman pay scale?
The IBEW Local 98 (Philadelphia, PA) journeyman inside wireman scale is $75.05/hr (about $156,104/year full-time), with a total package of $122.41/hr including benefits, according to unionpayscales.com (2026).