IBEW Local 676 Pay Scale 2026 — Pensacola, FL Wages & Application Dates
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IBEW Local 676 in Pensacola, FL pays journeyman inside wiremen $29.38/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.
Journeyman
$29.38/hr
Package
$41.76/hr
Applications
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Application status
This local hasn't published an application schedule we can confirm. We keep checking, but don't rely on an alert alone — call the JATC to ask when they next take applications.
No current application window found published on official sources. Historical FLDOE apprenticeship recruitment notices show in-person, by-appointment application periods roughly May–July (2015: May 7–Jul 31; 2016: May 2–Jul 31), suggesting a possible spring/summer 2027 intake. Contact the training director to confirm current intake.
Applications are handled by Gulf Coast Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (d/b/a Gulf Coast Electrical Training Alliance; formerly Gulf Coast Academy of Electrical Technology).
Official application page ↗Status last verified October 28, 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 676 pay scale 2026
Local 676 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 $29.38/hr (2024 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $41.76/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 55% | $16.16 |
| Period 2 | 57% | $16.75 |
| Period 3 | 60% | $17.63 |
| Period 4 | 65% | $19.10 |
| Period 5 | 84% | $24.68 |
| Period 6 | 89% | $26.15 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $29.38 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
IBEW Local 676 directs applicants to Gulf Coast JATC via www.gulfcoasteta.com for apprenticeship inquiries; no published open/close dates or model found on official JATC or local union pages at this time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 676 in Pensacola accept apprenticeship applications?
As of October 28, 2026: This local hasn't published an application schedule we can confirm. We keep checking, but don't rely on an alert alone — call the JATC to ask when they next take applications. 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 676 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 676 is $29.38/hr (2024 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $41.76/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the base rate, typically starting near 55% and stepping up each period.
How much do IBEW Local 676 apprentices make?
A first-period IBEW Local 676 apprentice earns about $16.16/hr — 55% of the $29.38/hr journeyman scale — and steps up each period to $26.15/hr in the final period before turning out at full scale.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 676?
Applications go through Gulf Coast Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (d/b/a Gulf Coast Electrical Training Alliance; formerly Gulf Coast Academy of Electrical Technology). 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 676 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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