All tools
Union Dues Calculator
Estimate monthly union dues from your hourly wage and the dues formula your local uses. Useful for members deciding to join, stewards explaining dues to new hires, and locals modeling a dues-structure change.
Estimated dues
$56.00 / month
Annual: $672.00
% of gross: 1.15%
Gross monthly earnings: $4,853.33
Estimate only. Your local's constitution and bylaws control the actual dues formula and may include working dues, per-capita payments, and assessments not modeled here.
Common dues formulas
- Flat: a fixed dollar amount per month, regardless of wage or hours.
- Percent of gross: a percentage of gross monthly earnings, typically 1.0–2.5%.
- Hours of pay: a multiple of the hourly wage — commonly 1.5 to 2.5 hours of pay per month.
Many locals also assess a one-time initiation fee. This calculator does not include the initiation fee in the monthly estimate.
Track dues collection on MyCBA
MyCBA shows you who paid, who lapsed, and who needs follow-up — without spreadsheets.
Start free trial