IBEW Local 1186 Pay Scale 2026 — Honolulu, HI Wages & Application Dates
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IBEW Local 1186 in Honolulu, HI pays journeyman inside wiremen $56.55/hr on the check. Below: the full apprentice-to-journeyman scale period by period, whether applications are open right now, how the process works, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.
Application status
Open nowApplications are OPEN now.
Neighbor-island (Maui, Kauai, Big Island) Inside Wireperson recruitment is open on an ongoing basis; Oahu Inside Wireperson recruitment is closed until further notice (no reopen date announced)
Applications are handled by Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 25, 2026. Source: official JATC/local site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the JATC before making plans.
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IBEW Local 1186 pay scale 2026
Local 1186 wages are set by the local's collective bargaining agreement, not negotiated individually — everyone in a classification earns the same scale. The journeyman inside wireman rate is $56.55/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $89.71/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 45% | $25.45 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $28.27 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $31.10 |
| Period 4 | 65% | $36.76 |
| Period 5 | 75% | $42.41 |
| Period 6 | 85% | $48.07 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $56.55 |
Local 1186 doesn't publish its apprentice percentage steps — the table shows typical IBEW steps applied to the local's journeyman rate. Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
IMPORTANT split status: effective March 27, 2026, Inside Wireperson recruitment on OAHU is 'closed until further notice' — only Direct Interview applicants with documented 2,000+ hours in electrical construction may apply there. Recruitment remains OPEN for Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. $33 nonrefundable application fee for Inside Wireperson (Telecom/CATV program has no fee). Online application with document upload, then NJATC aptitude test, oral interview, substance-abuse screening, and a mandatory 80-hour boot camp (except direct-interview/entry candidates); U.S. citizenship required for military-base work. 10,000-hour (~5-year) program; IBEW Local 1186 membership required upon indenture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 1186 in Honolulu accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 25, 2026: Applications are OPEN now. Application schedules are set by the JATC and can change on short notice — always confirm on the JATC's own site before making plans.
How much does IBEW Local 1186 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 1186 is $56.55/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $89.71/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 45% and stepping up each period.
How much do IBEW Local 1186 apprentices make?
A first-period IBEW Local 1186 apprentice earns about $25.45/hr — 45% of the $56.55/hr journeyman scale — and steps up each period to $48.07/hr in the final period before turning out at full scale. Local 1186 doesn't publish its own percentage steps, so these use typical IBEW steps applied to the local's journeyman rate.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 1186?
Applications go through Hawaii Electricians Training Fund (HETF). The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED, transcripts showing algebra, and ID; take the aptitude test; then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.
What test does IBEW Local 1186 use?
Most IBEW inside-wireman programs use the Electrical Training Alliance aptitude test (algebra & functions plus reading comprehension); a growing number use the broader GAN battery. Either way, your test score plus interview decide your ranking — prep before the window opens.
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