Prevailing wage rates in Sumter County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260030, 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$12.21$0.00$12.21
Plumber$16.86$0.95$17.81
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Loader$14.18$1.99$16.17
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.50$1.78$19.28
Operator: Crane$19.39$2.02$21.41
Operator: Bulldozer$17.07$2.65$19.72
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.81$2.67$19.48
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$10.14$0.00$10.14
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.71$1.93$21.64
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.63$0.00$14.63
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$15.14$3.16$18.30
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$13.23$0.02$13.25
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 Sumter County, South Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Sumter

Wage determination 2015-4439, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.78
01111General Clerk I$15.53
07010Baker$21.86
07130Food Service Worker$13.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.17
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.63
11090Gardener$21.28
11150Janitor$14.73
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.55
11240Maid or Houseman$12.90
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.93
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$22.51
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.76
23470Laborer$17.35
27101Guard I$16.46
27102Guard II$18.40
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.04
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.15
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.78
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.82
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.06
01020Administrative Assistant$27.63
01035Court Reporter$21.63
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.36
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.76
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.80
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.79
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.23
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.63
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.23
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.23
01111General Clerk I$15.53
01112General Clerk II$16.95
01113General Clerk III$19.02
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.12
01141Messenger Courier$14.04
01191Order Clerk I$15.79
01192Order Clerk II$17.23
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.33
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.63
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.12
01270Production Control Clerk$24.17
01290Rental Clerk$15.46
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.33
01311Secretary I$19.33
01312Secretary II$21.63
01313Secretary III$24.12
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.33
01410Supply Technician$27.63
01420Survey Worker$21.63
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.72
01531Travel Clerk I$17.23
01532Travel Clerk II$19.33
01533Travel Clerk III$20.86
01611Word Processor I$17.23
01612Word Processor II$19.33
01613Word Processor III$21.63
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.35
05010Automotive Electrician$21.15
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.86
05070Automotive Worker$19.86
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.25
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.35
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.86
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.35
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.97
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.51
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.86
05310Painter, Automotive$21.15
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.86
05370Tire Repairer$16.58
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.35
07010Baker$21.86
07041Cook I$13.88
07042Cook II$15.98
07070Dishwasher$12.86
07130Food Service Worker$13.57
07210Meat Cutter$21.26
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.17
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$18.71
09040Furniture Handler$11.89
09080Furniture Refinisher$18.71
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$14.14
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$16.38
09130Upholsterer$18.71
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.63
11060Elevator Operator$14.73
11090Gardener$21.28
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.73
11150Janitor$14.73
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.55
11240Maid or Houseman$12.90
11260Pruner$14.88
11270Tractor Operator$19.70
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.55
11360Window Cleaner$16.38
12010Ambulance Driver$18.68
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.95
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.98
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.04
12020Dental Assistant$21.88
12025Dental Hygienist$39.01
12030EKG Technician$40.85
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.42
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.68
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.09
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.95
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.05
12100Medical Assistant$18.89
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.50
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.13
12190Medical Record Technician$25.15
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.09
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.24
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.05
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.80
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.24
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.34
12235Optical Dispenser$26.95
12236Optical Technician$24.09
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.66
12280Phlebotomist$21.36
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.15
12311Registered Nurse I$28.01
12312Registered Nurse II$34.27
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.27
12314Registered Nurse III$41.47
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.47
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.70
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.40
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.23
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.86
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.84
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.61
13041Illustrator I$20.86
13042Illustrator II$25.84
13043Illustrator III$31.61
13047Librarian$28.62
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.62
13058Library Technician$20.86
13061Media Specialist I$18.65
13062Media Specialist II$20.86
13063Media Specialist III$23.26
13071Photographer I$18.65
13072Photographer II$20.86
13073Photographer III$25.84
13074Photographer IV$31.61
13075Photographer V$38.26
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.86
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.65
14041Computer Operator I$15.74
14042Computer Operator II$17.61
14043Computer Operator III$20.72
14044Computer Operator IV$23.08
14045Computer Operator V$25.51
14071Computer Programmer I$21.78
14072Computer Programmer II$26.99
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.74
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.56
14170System Support Specialist$25.28
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.76
15060Educational Technologist$35.35
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.46
15080Graphic Artist$29.69
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.09
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.09
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.09
15090Technical Instructor$24.28
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.69
15110Test Proctor$19.60
15120Tutor$19.60
16010Assembler$11.92
16030Counter Attendant$11.92
16040Dry Cleaner$14.74
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.92
16090Presser, Hand$11.92
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.92
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.92
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.92
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.55
16220Tailor$16.56
16250Washer, Machine$12.90
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.97
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.62
21020Forklift Operator$18.02
21030Material Coordinator$24.17
21040Material Expediter$24.17
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.35
21071Order Filler$14.90
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.02
21110Shipping Packer$17.26
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.26
21140Store Worker I$14.19
21150Stock Clerk$19.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.02
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.02
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$26.93
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.08
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.93
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$28.34
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.17
23050Aircraft, Painter$23.97
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.08
23080Aircraft Worker$22.58
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.97
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.55
23125Cable Splicer$25.98
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.97
23140Carpet Layer$22.51
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$22.51
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$23.97
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$25.34
23260Fabric Worker$20.98
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.34
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.55
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.34
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.55
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.76
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$25.43
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.08
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$22.58
23391Gunsmith I$19.55
23392Gunsmith II$22.51
23393Gunsmith III$25.34
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.07
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.20
23460Instrument Mechanic$25.34
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$23.97
23470Laborer$17.35
23510Locksmith$23.97
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.15
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.79
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.10
23591Metrology Technician I$25.34
23592Metrology Technician II$26.83
23593Metrology Technician III$28.21
23640Millwright$25.34
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.97
23760Painter, Maintenance$18.68
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.91
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.45
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$25.34
23850Rigger$25.34
23870Scale Mechanic$22.51
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.34
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.51
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.93
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.69
23950Telephone Lineman$25.34
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.41
23965Well Driller$25.34
23970Woodcraft Worker$25.34
23980Woodworker$19.55
24550Case Manager$18.22
24570Child Care Attendant$13.30
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.59
24610Chore Aide$13.48
24630Homemaker$18.22
25010Boiler Tender$23.34
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.08
25070Stationary Engineer$23.34
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.67
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.08
27004Alarm Monitor$18.40
27007Baggage Inspector$16.46
27008Corrections Officer$23.01
27010Court Security Officer$23.35
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.40
27040Detention Officer$23.01
27070Firefighter$23.14
27101Guard I$16.46
27102Guard II$18.40
27131Police Officer I$23.78
27132Police Officer II$26.41
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.98
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.10
28043Carnival Worker$10.56
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.63
28310Lifeguard$15.43
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.85
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.77
28515Recreation Specialist$24.45
28630Sports Official$16.60
28690Swimming Pool Operator$17.71
29010Blocker And Bracer$22.51
29020Hatch Tender$22.51
29030Line Handler$22.51
29041Stevedore I$20.98
29042Stevedore II$23.97
30021Archeological Technician I$17.69
30022Archeological Technician II$19.79
30023Archeological Technician III$24.52
30030Cartographic Technician$24.52
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.52
30051Cryogenic Technician I$27.15
30052Cryogenic Technician II$29.99
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.69
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.79
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$22.07
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$27.15
30081Engineering Technician I$15.76
30082Engineering Technician II$17.69
30083Engineering Technician III$19.79
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.52
30085Engineering Technician V$29.99
30086Engineering Technician VI$36.28
30090Environmental Technician$24.52
30095Evidence Control Specialist$24.52
30210Laboratory Technician$22.16
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$27.15
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$29.99
30240Mathematical Technician$24.52
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.62
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.02
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.27
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.46
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$29.99
30390Photo-Optics Technician$25.12
30395Radiation Control Technician$29.99
30461Technical Writer I$24.52
30462Technical Writer II$29.99
30463Technical Writer III$36.28
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$27.15
30502Weather Forecaster II$33.03
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.52
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.44
31030Bus Driver$19.90
31043Driver Courier$16.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.04
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.23
31310Taxi Driver$16.34
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.15
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.47
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.36
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.36
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.84
99050Desk Clerk$11.44
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.94
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.62
99260Marketing Analyst$30.28
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$24.27
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.43
99711Recycling Specialist$21.90
99730Refuse Collector$16.64
99810Sales Clerk$13.81
99820School Crossing Guard$15.82
99830Survey Party Chief$21.22
99831Surveying Aide$14.25
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.94
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.04
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.94

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.