Prevailing wage rates in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Berkeley County, South Carolina (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 Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260022, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural$29.75$18.00$47.75
Pipefitter$36.00$14.19$50.19
Truck Driver$14.21$3.24$17.45
Roofer$12.11$0.00$12.11
Plumber$18.95$5.35$24.30
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.74$0.00$12.74
Operator: Loader$14.18$1.99$16.17
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.59$1.56$19.15
Operator: Crane$19.39$2.02$21.41
Operator: Bulldozer$17.07$2.65$19.72
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.62$3.54$23.16
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.69$2.08$16.77
Laborer: Mason Tender-Brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Landscape$9.45$0.49$9.94
Laborer: Common Or General$11.10$1.72$12.82
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.24$2.69$21.93
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.77$0.00$14.77
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$16.25$1.36$17.61
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$14.09$2.22$16.31
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$16.32$1.50$17.82
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination SC20260034, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Berkeley, Dorchester)$19.96$0.00$19.96
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Charleston)$19.32$0.00$19.32
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Horry)$21.12$0.00$21.12
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Berkeley, Dorchester)$21.86$0.00$21.86
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Charleston)$21.18$0.00$21.18
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Horry)$21.61$0.00$21.61
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.69$0.00$22.69
Laborer, Luteman$17.16$0.00$17.16
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger$16.36$0.00$16.36
Laborer, Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoveler, And Spreader (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)$17.18$0.00$17.18
Laborer, Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler And Spreader (Horry)$17.06$0.00$17.06
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorechester)$19.50$0.00$19.50
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Horry)$18.67$0.00$18.67
Laborer: Common Or General (Berkeley)$14.87$0.00$14.87
Laborer: Common Or General (Charleston)$15.02$0.00$15.02
Laborer: Common Or General (Dorchester)$17.28$0.00$17.28
Laborer: Common Or General (Horry)$14.37$0.00$14.37
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$15.37$0.00$15.37
Laborer: Pipelayer$20.67$0.00$20.67
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Berkeley)$23.18$0.00$23.18
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Charleston)$23.79$0.00$23.79
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Dorchester)$23.74$0.00$23.74
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Horry)$22.23$0.00$22.23
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$21.89$0.00$21.89
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Berkeley, Dorchester)$29.57$6.99$36.56
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Charleston)$29.68$0.00$29.68
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Horry)$30.42$0.00$30.42
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$21.60$0.00$21.60
Power Equipment Operator: Hydroseeder$16.26$0.00$16.26
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End/Track)$24.84$0.00$24.84
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Berkeley, Dorchester)$28.19$0.00$28.19
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Charleston)$28.40$0.00$28.40
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Horry)$28.80$0.00$28.80
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$17.50$0.00$17.50
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)$27.87$0.00$27.87
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Horry)$19.65$0.00$19.65
Power Equipment Operator: Roller$22.43$0.00$22.43
Power Equipment Operator: Scraper$18.79$0.00$18.79
Power Equipment Operator: Screed$20.05$0.00$20.05
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor$19.63$0.00$19.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.77$0.00$15.77
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$22.99$0.00$22.99

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260049, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural$29.75$18.00$47.75
Pipefitter$36.00$14.19$50.19
Truck Driver$15.65$2.79$18.44
Operator: Loader$10.50$1.98$12.48
Operator: Grader/Blade$20.11$1.39$21.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$15.54$2.20$17.74
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.55$1.82$14.37
Laborer: Common Or General$11.64$2.53$14.17
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$14.85$0.00$14.85

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260064, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$16.81$0.00$16.81
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.49$0.00$13.49
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.85$0.00$18.85
Laborer: Common Or General$12.89$0.00$12.89
Floor Layer: Soft Floors$14.73$0.00$14.73
Electrician$16.55$0.00$16.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.69$0.00$14.69
Carpenter$16.02$0.91$16.93

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260004, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester

Wage determination 2015-4427, revision 35, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.30
01111General Clerk I$15.66
07010Baker$18.78
07130Food Service Worker$17.41
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.74
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.79
11090Gardener$22.38
11150Janitor$15.91
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.13
11240Maid or Houseman$16.31
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.29
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.37
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.65
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.34
23470Laborer$18.31
27101Guard I$17.61
27102Guard II$19.70
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.17
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.59
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.30
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.66
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.23
01020Administrative Assistant$32.42
01035Court Reporter$21.57
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.27
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.85
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.15
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.05
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.79
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.17
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.40
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.40
01111General Clerk I$15.66
01112General Clerk II$17.09
01113General Clerk III$19.18
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.96
01141Messenger Courier$19.16
01191Order Clerk I$19.96
01192Order Clerk II$21.78
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.93
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.18
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.60
01270Production Control Clerk$28.22
01290Rental Clerk$18.71
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.40
01311Secretary I$18.40
01312Secretary II$20.59
01313Secretary III$22.96
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.71
01410Supply Technician$32.42
01420Survey Worker$19.39
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.89
01531Travel Clerk I$19.13
01532Travel Clerk II$21.42
01533Travel Clerk III$23.96
01611Word Processor I$16.50
01612Word Processor II$18.52
01613Word Processor III$20.72
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.18
05010Automotive Electrician$22.41
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.18
05070Automotive Worker$21.22
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.79
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.65
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.65
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.63
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.01
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.22
05310Painter, Automotive$22.41
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.22
05370Tire Repairer$17.82
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.65
07010Baker$18.78
07041Cook I$17.14
07042Cook II$19.34
07070Dishwasher$15.29
07130Food Service Worker$17.41
07210Meat Cutter$19.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.74
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$29.94
09040Furniture Handler$16.25
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.76
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.68
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.19
09130Upholsterer$23.27
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.79
11060Elevator Operator$15.91
11090Gardener$22.38
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.91
11150Janitor$15.91
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.13
11240Maid or Houseman$16.31
11260Pruner$16.67
11270Tractor Operator$20.99
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.13
11360Window Cleaner$17.30
12010Ambulance Driver$21.46
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.64
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.43
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.04
12020Dental Assistant$23.58
12025Dental Hygienist$45.46
12030EKG Technician$36.71
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.71
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.46
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.70
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.64
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.82
12100Medical Assistant$21.59
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.50
12160Medical Record Clerk$25.00
12190Medical Record Technician$27.97
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.22
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.90
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.55
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.24
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.63
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.66
12235Optical Dispenser$23.03
12236Optical Technician$24.70
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.97
12280Phlebotomist$19.15
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.97
12311Registered Nurse I$26.19
12312Registered Nurse II$32.04
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.04
12314Registered Nurse III$38.76
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.76
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.47
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.24
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.60
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.66
13012Exhibits Specialist II$30.56
13013Exhibits Specialist III$37.38
13041Illustrator I$29.27
13042Illustrator II$36.22
13043Illustrator III$44.33
13047Librarian$33.84
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.26
13058Library Technician$18.29
13061Media Specialist I$22.06
13062Media Specialist II$24.66
13063Media Specialist III$27.49
13071Photographer I$19.73
13072Photographer II$22.08
13073Photographer III$27.35
13074Photographer IV$33.46
13075Photographer V$40.49
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.67
13110Video Teleconference Technician$25.12
14041Computer Operator I$25.68
14042Computer Operator II$28.73
14043Computer Operator III$32.04
14044Computer Operator IV$35.59
14045Computer Operator V$39.42
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.68
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$35.59
14170System Support Specialist$39.42
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.43
15060Educational Technologist$37.87
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.66
15080Graphic Artist$29.54
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.66
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.66
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.66
15090Technical Instructor$28.49
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$34.85
15110Test Proctor$22.99
15120Tutor$22.99
16010Assembler$12.03
16030Counter Attendant$12.03
16040Dry Cleaner$14.53
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.03
16090Presser, Hand$12.03
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.03
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.03
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.03
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.30
16220Tailor$16.03
16250Washer, Machine$12.68
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$29.38
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.73
21020Forklift Operator$22.54
21030Material Coordinator$28.22
21040Material Expediter$28.22
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.31
21071Order Filler$17.60
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.54
21110Shipping Packer$21.77
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.77
21140Store Worker I$15.80
21150Stock Clerk$20.36
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.54
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.54
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$41.29
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$33.24
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.29
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.28
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$29.31
23050Aircraft, Painter$37.27
23060Aircraft Servicer$33.24
23080Aircraft Worker$35.23
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.54
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.92
23125Cable Splicer$38.59
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.57
23140Carpet Layer$25.84
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.37
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.65
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$35.57
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$37.50
23260Fabric Worker$24.39
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.79
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.92
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.28
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.09
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.34
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$39.28
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$33.24
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$35.23
23391Gunsmith I$22.92
23392Gunsmith II$25.84
23393Gunsmith III$28.82
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.33
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.35
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.55
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.34
23470Laborer$18.31
23510Locksmith$27.34
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.47
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.50
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.26
23591Metrology Technician I$27.55
23592Metrology Technician II$28.97
23593Metrology Technician III$30.35
23640Millwright$31.99
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.34
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.84
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.07
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.58
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.82
23850Rigger$24.53
23870Scale Mechanic$25.84
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.29
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.44
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.72
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.19
23950Telephone Lineman$29.27
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.95
23965Well Driller$28.82
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.82
23980Woodworker$22.92
24550Case Manager$20.79
24570Child Care Attendant$14.60
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.11
24610Chore Aide$16.35
24630Homemaker$20.79
25010Boiler Tender$31.81
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.90
25070Stationary Engineer$31.81
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.73
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.90
27004Alarm Monitor$23.67
27007Baggage Inspector$17.61
27008Corrections Officer$24.70
27010Court Security Officer$23.84
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.70
27040Detention Officer$24.70
27070Firefighter$22.52
27101Guard I$17.61
27102Guard II$19.70
27131Police Officer I$26.22
27132Police Officer II$29.12
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.00
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.18
28043Carnival Worker$14.29
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.12
28310Lifeguard$16.59
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.74
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.06
28515Recreation Specialist$30.66
28630Sports Official$19.71
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.63
29010Blocker And Bracer$36.76
29020Hatch Tender$36.76
29030Line Handler$36.76
29041Stevedore I$34.69
29042Stevedore II$38.89
30021Archeological Technician I$21.44
30022Archeological Technician II$23.99
30023Archeological Technician III$29.72
30030Cartographic Technician$29.72
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.66
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.91
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.35
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.44
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.99
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.75
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.91
30081Engineering Technician I$18.52
30082Engineering Technician II$20.79
30083Engineering Technician III$23.26
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.82
30085Engineering Technician V$35.25
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.66
30090Environmental Technician$26.10
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.72
30210Laboratory Technician$30.31
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.91
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.35
30240Mathematical Technician$29.72
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.14
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.42
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.54
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.59
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.35
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.72
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.35
30461Technical Writer I$28.78
30462Technical Writer II$35.20
30463Technical Writer III$42.60
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$32.91
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.03
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.72
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.86
31030Bus Driver$19.51
31043Driver Courier$18.38
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.17
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.55
31310Taxi Driver$11.87
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.59
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.84
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.70
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.70
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.49
99050Desk Clerk$16.28
99095Embalmer$29.43
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.11
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.30
99260Marketing Analyst$31.56
99310Mortician$29.43
99410Pest Controller$20.45
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.14
99711Recycling Specialist$24.46
99730Refuse Collector$19.44
99810Sales Clerk$16.19
99820School Crossing Guard$18.30
99830Survey Party Chief$25.33
99831Surveying Aide$19.20
99832Surveying Technician$23.02
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.85
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.26
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.85

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.