SCA Wage Determinations: How to Find and Apply Them
Jun 14, 2026
Service Contract Act wage determinations are similar in structure to Davis-Bacon WDs, but organized differently — by occupation title rather than craft classification. Here's how to find and apply them.
Finding the Right SCA WD
SCA WDs are issued by county and occupation group. The contracting agency is required to obtain and incorporate the applicable SCA WD in the solicitation. Browse SCA determinations by state using our SCA lookup.
How SCA WDs Are Organized
Each SCA WD lists specific occupation titles (e.g., "Secretary I," "Computer Operator II," "Guard I") with minimum hourly rates. Unlike Davis-Bacon, SCA WDs also specify whether work must comply with a predecessor contract's collective bargaining agreement.
The Health & Welfare Rate
In addition to occupation-specific rates, SCA requires contractors to pay the current H&W rate (set annually by DOL) for every hour worked. This rate applies regardless of whether the occupation is listed in the WD.