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Virginia IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 3 IBEW Inside locals in Virginia 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.
Virginia IBEW pay scales by local
Every Virginia 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 666 | Richmond | $39.35 | — | $8.17 | — | — | $1,574 | $2,164 | $2,754 | $81,848 | — | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 80 | Norfolk | $38.55 | — | $6.95 | — | — | $1,542 | $2,120 | $2,698 | $80,184 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 1340 | Newport News | $35.53 | $50.72 | $8.50 | $5.62 | 4% | $1,421 | $1,954 | $2,487 | $73,902 | +$3.00 (9.2%) Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2026 |
Virginia IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Virginia in 2026?
Across 3 IBEW Inside locals in Virginia, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $38.55 an hour. Scales run from $35.53 at Local 1340 in Newport News to $39.35 at Local 666 in Richmond.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Virginia?
IBEW Local 666 in Richmond has the highest JW scale in Virginia at $39.35 an hour, about $81,848 a year at 40 hours a week.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Virginia?
At Virginia's median JW scale of $38.55, a 40-hour week is $1,542.00 and a full year is about $80,184 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $2,120.25.
How does Virginia IBEW pay compare to other states?
Virginia's median JW scale is $6.45 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #36 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Virginia this year?
1 of 3 Virginia locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $3.00 an hour (9.2%).
Where's the work in Virginia?
3 calls are open at Virginia 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.
