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IBEW Local 428
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 428 earn $58.65/hr (2026 scale), about $82.01/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$58.65/hr
With benefits$82.01/hr
First-step apprentice$26.39/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 428 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 428 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $58.65 journeyman rate. Steps usually move every 1,000 hours or six months of work and school.
| Step | % of journeyman | Hourly | Per year at 2,000 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 45% | $26.39 | $52,780 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $29.33 | $58,660 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $32.26 | $64,520 |
| Step 4 | 60% | $35.19 | $70,380 |
| Step 5 | 65% | $38.12 | $76,240 |
| Step 6 | 70% | $41.06 | $82,120 |
| Step 7 | 75% | $43.99 | $87,980 |
| Step 8 | 80% | $46.92 | $93,840 |
| Step 9 | 85% | $49.85 | $99,700 |
| Step 10 | 90% | $52.79 | $105,580 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $58.65 | $117,300 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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