Prevailing wage rates by state and county (2026)

Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage rates for every U.S. county, from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Free, updated monthly.

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Service occupations

Which rates apply?

  • Davis-Bacon: federal construction over $2,000, by county and trade, rate plus fringe.
  • Service Contract Act: federal service contracts over $2,500, by area and occupation, rate plus health and welfare.

Use the rates in the wage determination attached to the solicitation. Turn them into a real hourly cost with the prevailing wage calculator.