Prevailing wage rates in Horry County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260026, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Pipefitter$36.00$14.19$50.19
Truck Driver$14.05$3.18$17.23
Roofer$12.11$0.00$12.11
Plumber$18.87$5.55$24.42
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.36$0.00$12.36
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$17.04$0.25$17.29
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$9.88$1.43$11.31
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.36$2.62$21.98
Electrician$18.15$0.00$18.15
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.77$0.00$14.77
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$17.21$3.02$20.23
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 Residential

Wage determination SC20260066, 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$12.00$0.00$12.00
Electrician$16.55$0.00$16.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.69$0.00$14.69
Carpenter$15.00$0.00$15.00

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 Horry County, South Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Horry

Wage determination 2015-4435, revision 32, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.92
01111General Clerk I$15.95
07010Baker$15.13
07130Food Service Worker$15.90
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.32
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.34
11090Gardener$20.56
11150Janitor$14.54
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.54
11240Maid or Houseman$14.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.51
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.03
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.62
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.64
23470Laborer$17.08
27101Guard I$15.13
27102Guard II$16.93
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.37
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.63
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.92
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.11
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.50
01020Administrative Assistant$29.33
01035Court Reporter$21.78
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.36
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.76
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.81
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.36
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.94
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$19.17
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.35
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.35
01111General Clerk I$15.95
01112General Clerk II$17.40
01113General Clerk III$19.52
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.29
01141Messenger Courier$16.56
01191Order Clerk I$17.31
01192Order Clerk II$18.89
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.23
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.51
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.97
01270Production Control Clerk$24.52
01290Rental Clerk$17.49
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.47
01311Secretary I$19.47
01312Secretary II$21.78
01313Secretary III$24.29
01320Service Order Dispatcher$17.13
01410Supply Technician$29.33
01420Survey Worker$17.82
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.41
01531Travel Clerk I$16.08
01532Travel Clerk II$17.87
01533Travel Clerk III$19.99
01611Word Processor I$17.35
01612Word Processor II$19.47
01613Word Processor III$21.78
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.07
05010Automotive Electrician$20.69
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.56
05070Automotive Worker$19.56
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.35
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.81
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.56
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.81
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.28
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.46
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.56
05310Painter, Automotive$20.69
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.56
05370Tire Repairer$17.49
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.81
07010Baker$15.13
07041Cook I$17.36
07042Cook II$19.59
07070Dishwasher$13.76
07130Food Service Worker$15.90
07210Meat Cutter$18.04
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.32
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.20
09040Furniture Handler$13.98
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.20
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.19
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.80
09130Upholsterer$22.20
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.34
11060Elevator Operator$14.54
11090Gardener$20.56
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.54
11150Janitor$14.54
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.54
11240Maid or Houseman$14.30
11260Pruner$14.85
11270Tractor Operator$19.15
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.54
11360Window Cleaner$15.81
12010Ambulance Driver$22.63
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.70
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.18
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.90
12020Dental Assistant$21.99
12025Dental Hygienist$38.90
12030EKG Technician$37.54
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.54
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.63
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.08
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.70
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.52
12100Medical Assistant$18.73
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.13
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.72
12190Medical Record Technician$23.19
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.38
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$54.26
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.57
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.27
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.66
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.70
12235Optical Dispenser$23.26
12236Optical Technician$22.08
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.68
12280Phlebotomist$18.62
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.68
12311Registered Nurse I$26.86
12312Registered Nurse II$32.85
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.85
12314Registered Nurse III$39.75
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.75
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.66
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.59
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.30
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.68
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.09
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.36
13041Illustrator I$22.68
13042Illustrator II$28.09
13043Illustrator III$34.36
13047Librarian$31.11
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.06
13058Library Technician$17.49
13061Media Specialist I$20.27
13062Media Specialist II$22.68
13063Media Specialist III$25.29
13071Photographer I$16.81
13072Photographer II$18.81
13073Photographer III$23.30
13074Photographer IV$28.50
13075Photographer V$34.49
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.68
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.75
14041Computer Operator I$19.45
14042Computer Operator II$21.77
14043Computer Operator III$24.27
14044Computer Operator IV$26.96
14045Computer Operator V$29.86
14071Computer Programmer I$25.27
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.45
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.96
14170System Support Specialist$29.86
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.27
15060Educational Technologist$33.42
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.27
15080Graphic Artist$24.18
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.27
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.27
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.27
15090Technical Instructor$24.66
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.17
15110Test Proctor$19.90
15120Tutor$19.90
16010Assembler$10.97
16030Counter Attendant$10.97
16040Dry Cleaner$13.43
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.97
16090Presser, Hand$10.97
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.97
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.97
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.97
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.30
16220Tailor$15.14
16250Washer, Machine$11.78
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.52
19040Tool And Die Maker$28.87
21020Forklift Operator$20.18
21030Material Coordinator$24.52
21040Material Expediter$24.52
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.08
21071Order Filler$17.01
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.18
21110Shipping Packer$17.79
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.79
21140Store Worker I$15.80
21150Stock Clerk$20.85
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.18
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.18
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.03
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.79
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.51
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.03
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.49
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.20
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.04
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.79
23080Aircraft Worker$24.35
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.38
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.60
23125Cable Splicer$36.77
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.45
23140Carpet Layer$22.10
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.62
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.46
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.09
23260Fabric Worker$20.85
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.59
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.60
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.09
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.60
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.64
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.51
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.79
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.35
23391Gunsmith I$19.60
23392Gunsmith II$22.10
23393Gunsmith III$24.86
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.00
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.59
23460Instrument Mechanic$24.86
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$23.52
23470Laborer$17.08
23510Locksmith$23.52
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.94
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.95
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.84
23591Metrology Technician I$24.86
23592Metrology Technician II$26.22
23593Metrology Technician III$27.55
23640Millwright$24.64
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.64
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.21
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.85
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.51
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$24.86
23850Rigger$24.86
23870Scale Mechanic$22.10
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.19
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.94
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.63
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.36
23950Telephone Lineman$26.82
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.26
23965Well Driller$24.86
23970Woodcraft Worker$24.86
23980Woodworker$19.60
24550Case Manager$18.74
24570Child Care Attendant$13.87
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.30
24610Chore Aide$14.29
24630Homemaker$18.74
25010Boiler Tender$25.48
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.17
25070Stationary Engineer$25.48
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.98
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.17
27004Alarm Monitor$21.87
27007Baggage Inspector$15.13
27008Corrections Officer$27.43
27010Court Security Officer$25.20
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.93
27040Detention Officer$27.43
27070Firefighter$22.86
27101Guard I$15.13
27102Guard II$16.93
27131Police Officer I$26.86
27132Police Officer II$29.84
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.57
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.15
28043Carnival Worker$11.76
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.27
28310Lifeguard$14.55
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.44
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.92
28515Recreation Specialist$25.32
28630Sports Official$16.28
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.75
29010Blocker And Bracer$22.10
29020Hatch Tender$22.10
29030Line Handler$22.10
29041Stevedore I$20.85
29042Stevedore II$23.52
30021Archeological Technician I$20.59
30022Archeological Technician II$23.03
30023Archeological Technician III$28.55
30030Cartographic Technician$28.55
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.12
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.60
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.90
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.59
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.03
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.67
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.60
30081Engineering Technician I$18.64
30082Engineering Technician II$20.91
30083Engineering Technician III$23.39
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.98
30085Engineering Technician V$35.45
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.90
30090Environmental Technician$28.55
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.55
30210Laboratory Technician$25.67
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.60
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.90
30240Mathematical Technician$28.55
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.70
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.36
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.91
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.46
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.90
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.55
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.90
30461Technical Writer I$28.55
30462Technical Writer II$34.90
30463Technical Writer III$42.23
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$31.60
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.43
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.55
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.20
31030Bus Driver$20.08
31043Driver Courier$16.91
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.37
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.76
31310Taxi Driver$11.61
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.63
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.08
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.29
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.29
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.39
99050Desk Clerk$15.11
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.26
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.40
99260Marketing Analyst$27.81
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$18.32
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.48
99711Recycling Specialist$26.40
99730Refuse Collector$19.09
99810Sales Clerk$14.10
99820School Crossing Guard$17.35
99830Survey Party Chief$27.66
99831Surveying Aide$16.38
99832Surveying Technician$22.44
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.20
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.63
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.20

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.