IBEW Local 440 Pay Scale 2026 — Riverside, CA Wages & Application Dates
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IBEW Local 440 in Riverside, CA pays journeyman inside wiremen $57.26/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.
Applications will open online at 9:30 AM on Friday, August 28, 2026; no additional application dates are scheduled at this time
Applications are handled by Inland Empire Electrical Training Center (IEETC, IBEW Locals 440 & 477 / Southern Sierras NECA).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 22, 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 440 pay scale 2026
Local 440 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 $57.26/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $90.37/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 40% | $22.90 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $28.63 |
| Period 3 | 60% | $34.36 |
| Period 4 | 70% | $40.08 |
| Period 5 | 85% | $48.67 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $57.26 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Application valid for 2 years once submitted; do not submit more than one application within the 2-year timeframe. Aptitude test (reading comprehension, algebra/trigonometry) required; score of 5+ leads to oral interview; eligibility list active for 1 year from interview date. Failed test requires 3-month wait to retest. Prior January 2026 window is now full/closed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 440 in Riverside accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 22, 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 440 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 440 is $57.26/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $90.37/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 40% and stepping up each period.
How much do IBEW Local 440 apprentices make?
A first-period IBEW Local 440 apprentice earns about $22.90/hr — 40% of the $57.26/hr journeyman scale — and steps up each period to $48.67/hr in the final period before turning out at full scale.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 440?
Applications go through Inland Empire Electrical Training Center (IEETC, IBEW Locals 440 & 477 / Southern Sierras NECA). 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 440 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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