How much does a Union Representative make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Union Representative in the United States is $82,589. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,441 to $94,911, with most professionals earning between $63,201 and $106,129.

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Union Representative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Union Representative Salary $63,201 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Union Representative Salary $72,441 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Union Representative Salary $82,589 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Union Representative Salary $94,911 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Union Representative Salary $106,129 US March 01, 2025
25% $72,441 10% $63,201 90% $106,129 75% $94,911 $82,589 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Union Representative ?

A union representative, union steward, or shop steward is an employee of an organization or company who represents and defends the interests of her/his fellow employees as a labor union member and official. Rank-and-file members of the union hold this position voluntarily (through democratic election by fellow workers or sometimes by appointment of a higher union body) while maintaining their role as an employee of the firm. As a result, the union steward becomes a significant link and conduit of information between the union leadership and rank-and-file workers. The duties of a union steward...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Union Representative in the United States. The base salary for Union Representative ranges from $72,441 to $94,911 with the average base salary of $82,589. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,709 to $96,383 with the average total cash compensation of $83,178.

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