Prevailing wage rates in Walton County, Florida

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Walton County, Florida (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Walton County, Florida.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination FL20260051, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Lowboy$11.40$0.00$11.40
Roofer, Includes Built Up, And Shake & Shingle Roofs$11.64$0.00$11.64
Plumber$13.00$0.00$13.00
Operator: Loader$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Backhoe$13.92$0.00$13.92
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.46$0.00$9.46
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$0.00$9.00
Electrician$10.89$0.00$10.89
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.09$0.00$10.09
Carpenter$11.90$0.00$11.90

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination FL20260102, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Painter: Brush And Spray$20.21$12.38$32.59
Truck Driver, Includes 4 Axle, Distributor, Dump, Lowboy And Tandem Trucks$9.89$0.00$9.89
Operator: Loader$11.00$0.00$11.00
Operator: Bulldozer$13.30$1.92$15.22
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator$10.50$1.33$11.83
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.63$1.49$14.12
Laborer: Common Or General$8.46$0.00$8.46

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination FL20260140, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 19.67 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 19.67 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 19.67 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 19.67 0.00 Dozer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Derrick Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination FL20260231, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
More Than 5 Years; Employer Contributions 6% Of Regular Hourly Rate To Vacation Pay Credit For Employee Who Has Worked In Business Less Than 5 Years. B.Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; The Friday After Thanksgiving Day; And Christmas Day$52.29$38.44$90.73
Operator: Oiler$23.50$9.20$32.70
Operator: Mechanic$32.05$9.20$41.25
Operator: Forklift$23.25$9.20$32.45
Operator: Crane (All Cranes Over 15 Ton Capacity)$32.05$9.20$41.25
Operator: Crane (All Cranes 160 Ton Capacity And Over)$33.05$9.20$42.25
Ironworker: Ornamental$28.90$15.66$44.56
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Unit Installation)$37.50$17.59$55.09
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$14.24$0.00$14.24
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.22$2.12$15.34
Tile Setter$18.01$0.00$18.01
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$20.05$0.00$20.05
Roofer$16.99$0.00$16.99
Plumber$19.40$0.36$19.76
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$14.54$2.01$16.55
Operator: Roller$14.43$4.78$19.21
Operator: Loader$14.83$1.84$16.67
Operator: Grader/Blade$18.97$0.00$18.97
Operator: Bulldozer$15.40$1.90$17.30
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$22.07$8.80$30.87
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.56$1.34$14.90
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Cement Mason Tending$11.38$0.62$12.00
Ironworker, Structural$23.79$8.74$32.53
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.81$11.58$34.39
Insulator: Mechanical (Duct, Pipe And Mechanical System Insulation)$20.78$10.89$31.67
Electrician$17.39$2.57$19.96
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.61$0.00$14.61
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.38$0.00$16.38

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination FL20260275, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter$19.66$0.00$19.66
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.13$0.00$17.13
Electrician$33.05$10.79$43.84
Ironworker$24.16$0.00$24.16
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.91$0.00$13.91
Laborer: Common Or General$13.00$0.00$13.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$20.24$2.01$22.25
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.72$0.00$16.72
Laborer: Grade Checker$17.21$0.00$17.21
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.34$0.00$20.34
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$19.99$0.00$19.99
Operator: Boom$33.61$11.50$45.11
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$16.46$0.00$16.46
Operator: Bulldozer$18.09$0.00$18.09
Operator: Crane$28.42$0.00$28.42
Operator: Grader/Blade$19.25$0.00$19.25
Operator: Loader$16.82$0.92$17.74
Operator: Mechanic$29.69$0.00$29.69
Operator: Milling Machine$19.68$0.00$19.68
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$20.29$0.00$20.29
Operator: Piledriver$22.98$0.00$22.98
Operator: Roller$16.04$0.00$16.04
Operator: Scraper$15.54$0.00$15.54
Operator: Screed$19.24$0.00$19.24
Operator: Tractor$16.91$0.66$17.57
Painter$21.02$0.00$21.02
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.69$3.56$18.25
Traffic Signal Installation/Highway Lighting$23.69$3.40$27.09
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.81$0.93$20.74
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$19.46$0.00$19.46
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.54$0.98$22.52
Truck Driver: Off The Road Truck$16.55$0.00$16.55
Truck Driver: Water Truck$18.27$0.00$18.27
Truck Driver: Distributor Truck$20.88$0.00$20.88

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Walton County, Florida: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Florida Counties of Walton

Wage determination 2015-5731, revision 34, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.13
01111General Clerk I$17.92
07010Baker$17.16
07130Food Service Worker$17.64
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.83
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.50
11090Gardener$24.13
11150Janitor$16.84
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.89
11240Maid or Houseman$15.33
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.34
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.24
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.68
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.79
23470Laborer$18.21
27101Guard I$17.85
27102Guard II$19.97
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.60
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.48
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.13
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.46
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.01
01020Administrative Assistant$30.39
01035Court Reporter$21.61
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.40
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.81
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.86
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.05
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.70
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.60
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.22
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.22
01111General Clerk I$17.92
01112General Clerk II$19.56
01113General Clerk III$21.93
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.10
01141Messenger Courier$16.16
01191Order Clerk I$19.09
01192Order Clerk II$20.81
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.82
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.18
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.73
01270Production Control Clerk$27.38
01290Rental Clerk$18.73
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.32
01311Secretary I$19.32
01312Secretary II$21.61
01313Secretary III$24.10
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.31
01410Supply Technician$30.39
01420Survey Worker$20.05
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.67
01531Travel Clerk I$18.85
01532Travel Clerk II$21.15
01533Travel Clerk III$23.66
01611Word Processor I$17.22
01612Word Processor II$19.32
01613Word Processor III$21.61
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.98
05010Automotive Electrician$21.86
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.37
05070Automotive Worker$20.37
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.37
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.31
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.37
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.31
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.89
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.86
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.37
05310Painter, Automotive$21.86
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.37
05370Tire Repairer$16.38
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.31
07010Baker$17.16
07041Cook I$17.88
07042Cook II$20.96
07070Dishwasher$14.65
07130Food Service Worker$17.64
07210Meat Cutter$22.08
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.83
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.57
09040Furniture Handler$13.89
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.57
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.13
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.34
09130Upholsterer$23.57
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.50
11060Elevator Operator$16.84
11090Gardener$24.13
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.84
11150Janitor$16.84
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.89
11240Maid or Houseman$15.33
11260Pruner$15.71
11270Tractor Operator$22.06
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.89
11360Window Cleaner$19.17
12010Ambulance Driver$21.25
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.47
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.94
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.39
12020Dental Assistant$22.68
12025Dental Hygienist$42.32
12030EKG Technician$40.40
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.40
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.25
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.76
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.47
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.40
12100Medical Assistant$19.03
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$31.28
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.79
12190Medical Record Technician$23.26
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.76
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.98
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.17
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.80
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.15
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.14
12235Optical Dispenser$28.77
12236Optical Technician$22.76
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.44
12280Phlebotomist$19.07
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.71
12311Registered Nurse I$26.40
12312Registered Nurse II$32.29
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.29
12314Registered Nurse III$39.07
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.07
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.84
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.55
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.57
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.84
13012Exhibits Specialist II$30.78
13013Exhibits Specialist III$37.65
13041Illustrator I$24.84
13042Illustrator II$30.78
13043Illustrator III$37.65
13047Librarian$34.08
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.13
13058Library Technician$19.10
13061Media Specialist I$22.00
13062Media Specialist II$24.20
13063Media Specialist III$26.62
13071Photographer I$18.96
13072Photographer II$21.21
13073Photographer III$26.28
13074Photographer IV$32.14
13075Photographer V$38.89
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.25
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.00
14041Computer Operator I$25.27
14042Computer Operator II$28.24
14043Computer Operator III$31.50
14044Computer Operator IV$35.50
14045Computer Operator V$38.75
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.27
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$35.50
14170System Support Specialist$39.32
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$43.03
15060Educational Technologist$37.27
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$51.58
15080Graphic Artist$31.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$51.58
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$51.58
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$51.58
15090Technical Instructor$30.77
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$37.64
15110Test Proctor$24.84
15120Tutor$24.84
16010Assembler$15.47
16030Counter Attendant$15.47
16040Dry Cleaner$17.68
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$15.47
16090Presser, Hand$15.47
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$15.47
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$15.47
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$15.47
16190Sewing Machine Operator$18.42
16220Tailor$19.15
16250Washer, Machine$16.21
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$27.26
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.66
21020Forklift Operator$19.75
21030Material Coordinator$27.38
21040Material Expediter$27.38
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.21
21071Order Filler$17.42
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.75
21110Shipping Packer$19.10
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.10
21140Store Worker I$14.73
21150Stock Clerk$21.20
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.75
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.75
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$38.24
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.40
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.34
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.24
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$40.15
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.77
23050Aircraft, Painter$34.07
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.40
23080Aircraft Worker$31.75
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.23
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.67
23125Cable Splicer$36.25
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.53
23140Carpet Layer$25.40
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.68
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$35.08
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$37.41
23260Fabric Worker$23.52
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.31
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.67
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.08
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.67
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.79
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.34
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.40
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.75
23391Gunsmith I$21.67
23392Gunsmith II$25.40
23393Gunsmith III$29.08
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.15
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.39
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.30
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.26
23470Laborer$18.21
23510Locksmith$27.26
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$34.60
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.36
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.02
23591Metrology Technician I$33.30
23592Metrology Technician II$35.06
23593Metrology Technician III$36.81
23640Millwright$29.08
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.59
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.04
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.67
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.01
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.08
23850Rigger$29.08
23870Scale Mechanic$25.40
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.11
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.37
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.60
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.15
23950Telephone Lineman$28.08
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.38
23965Well Driller$29.08
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.08
23980Woodworker$21.67
24550Case Manager$20.00
24570Child Care Attendant$15.66
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.54
24610Chore Aide$16.76
24630Homemaker$20.00
25010Boiler Tender$27.29
25040Sewage Plant Operator$25.59
25070Stationary Engineer$27.29
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.60
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$25.59
27004Alarm Monitor$23.55
27007Baggage Inspector$17.85
27008Corrections Officer$22.66
27010Court Security Officer$24.94
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.97
27040Detention Officer$22.66
27070Firefighter$27.20
27101Guard I$17.85
27102Guard II$19.97
27131Police Officer I$25.59
27132Police Officer II$28.43
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$20.00
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$21.87
28043Carnival Worker$14.24
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.68
28310Lifeguard$19.86
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.13
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.89
28515Recreation Specialist$28.66
28630Sports Official$18.43
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.63
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.40
29020Hatch Tender$25.40
29030Line Handler$25.40
29041Stevedore I$23.52
29042Stevedore II$27.26
30021Archeological Technician I$19.66
30022Archeological Technician II$22.00
30023Archeological Technician III$27.25
30030Cartographic Technician$27.25
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.68
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.18
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.33
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.66
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.00
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.53
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.18
30081Engineering Technician I$17.78
30082Engineering Technician II$19.95
30083Engineering Technician III$22.32
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.65
30085Engineering Technician V$33.83
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.94
30090Environmental Technician$27.25
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.25
30210Laboratory Technician$24.53
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.18
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.33
30240Mathematical Technician$27.25
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.72
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.90
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.91
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.82
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.33
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.25
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.33
30461Technical Writer I$28.45
30462Technical Writer II$34.80
30463Technical Writer III$42.10
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.18
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.71
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.25
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.19
31030Bus Driver$22.23
31043Driver Courier$18.72
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.60
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.55
31310Taxi Driver$13.65
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.48
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.23
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.05
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.05
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.91
99050Desk Clerk$16.94
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.48
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.99
99260Marketing Analyst$31.63
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$22.02
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$24.41
99711Recycling Specialist$30.11
99730Refuse Collector$21.44
99810Sales Clerk$16.31
99820School Crossing Guard$16.75
99830Survey Party Chief$26.46
99831Surveying Aide$14.37
99832Surveying Technician$24.06
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.52
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.15
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.52

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.