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Kentucky IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 2 IBEW Inside locals in Kentucky on file, with health and welfare, pension, total package, weekly gross at 40, 50, and 60 hours, the latest raise, and open calls at each hall.
Kentucky IBEW pay scales by local
Every Kentucky Inside local with a JW scale on file, highest first. Click a column to sort. The national median is $45.00 across 240 locals; see the full IBEW pay scale table to compare.
| Local | City | JW scale | Total package | H&W | Pension | Dues | 40 hr week | 50 hr week | 60 hr week | Yearly (40 hr) | Last raise | Open calls | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 369 | Louisville | $45.00 | — | $9.90 | — | — | $1,800 | $2,475 | $3,150 | $93,600 | — | 65 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 816 | Paducah | $38.93 | — | $8.85 | — | — | $1,557 | $2,141 | $2,725 | $80,974 | +$2.18 (5.9%) Sep 2026 | 1 | Sep 2026 |
Kentucky IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Kentucky in 2026?
Across 2 IBEW Inside locals in Kentucky, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $41.97 an hour. Scales run from $38.93 at Local 816 in Paducah to $45.00 at Local 369 in Louisville.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Kentucky?
IBEW Local 369 in Louisville has the highest JW scale in Kentucky at $45.00 an hour, about $93,600 a year at 40 hours a week.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Kentucky?
At Kentucky's median JW scale of $41.97, a 40-hour week is $1,678.80 and a full year is about $87,287 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $2,308.35.
How does Kentucky IBEW pay compare to other states?
Kentucky's median JW scale is $3.03 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #31 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Kentucky this year?
1 of 2 Kentucky locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $2.18 an hour (5.9%).
Where's the work in Kentucky?
66 calls are open at Kentucky locals right now. Open any local above for its calls, books, and work outlook, see every open call on the IBEW job call map, or find the busiest halls nationwide on Hot Spots.
