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UA Local 440 Pay Scale & Apprenticeship — Indianapolis, IN (2026)

Last updated September 4, 2026

UA Local 440 journeyman scale is $50.05/hr ($70.44/hr with benefits) on the 2026 union determination. Below: the full pay scale, apprentice steps, whether applications are open right now, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.

UA Local 440 pay scale (2026)

Union scale

Journeyman scale at UA Local 440 (Indianapolis, IN) is $50.05/hr base, $70.44/hr with benefits — about $104,100/yr at 2,080 hours.

Journeyman base$50.05/hr
Fringe benefits$20.39/hr
Total package$70.44/hr
Annualizedbase only, 2,080 hours$104,100/yr

UA Local 440 has not published an apprentice wage schedule we could verify. UA locals do not share a national percentage ladder — each local negotiates its own — so we don't estimate one. See the 10 verified ladders for what the steps typically look like.

2026 Davis-Bacon union determination IN20260002 (plumber and steamfitter), observed in 3 counties. Source: SAM.gov wage determination ↗

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Application status

Open now

Applications are OPEN now.

Official application page ↗

Status last verified September 4, 2026. Source: official local/JATC site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the local before making plans.

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About UA Local 440 Plumbers, Steamfitters & HVACR

UA Local 440 is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It represents and trains: Plumber, Steamfitter, HVAC/R.

PlumberSteamfitterHVAC/R

Union hall: (317) 856-6426

From our last verification: Applicants must complete two assessment tests after submitting the online application (Math Assessment covering 7th-9th grade skills, and a Journey Assessment about the trade). Testing is scheduled by calling the Local 440 Training Center at (317) 856-6426. Experience verification is also part of the process.

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Frequently asked questions

When does UA Local 440 in Indianapolis accept apprenticeship applications?

As of September 4, 2026: Applications are OPEN now. Application schedules are set by the local and its training fund and can change on short notice — always confirm on the local's own site before making plans.

How do I apply to UA Local 440?

Applications go through the local's apprenticeship/training program. The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED and ID, take the aptitude test, then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.

What trades does UA Local 440 train?

UA Local 440 (Indianapolis, Indiana) represents Plumber, Steamfitter, HVAC/R — its apprenticeship program trains those trades. If you want a different pipe trade, check the neighboring UA locals in the directory.

How much does UA Local 440 pay?

Journeyman scale at UA Local 440 is $50.05/hr base, $70.44/hr including fringe benefits — roughly $104,100 a year at 2,080 hours. That is the 2026 union wage determination IN20260002, which is the local's own negotiated scale because the Department of Labor adopts collective-bargaining rates wholesale.

What does a UA Local 440 apprentice earn?

UA Local 440 has not published an apprentice wage schedule we could verify. UA locals do not share a national percentage ladder — each local negotiates its own — so we don't estimate one from the $50.05/hr journeyman rate. Ask the local for its current schedule. What is true everywhere: you are paid from day one and there is no tuition.

What test does UA Local 440 use?

Most UA locals test applicants with the GAN aptitude battery — reading comprehension, numerical computation and reasoning, problem solving, paper folding, and mechanical comprehension — and rank candidates by score. Your test score plus interview decide your ranking, so prep before the window opens.

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