Residential Construction — Kent, Delaware
WD DE20260001-16447-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Kent, Delaware (construction type: residential) is $12.50/hr base + $0.63/hr fringe = $13.13/hr total package (WD DE20260001-16447-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $12.50 | $0.63 | $13.13 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $9.75 | $0.65 | $10.40 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDING DRYWALL HANGERS | $10.59 | $2.05 | $12.64 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.69 | $0.00 | $9.69 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $10.79 | $0.00 | $10.79 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $9.12 | $0.00 | $9.12 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDERS | $7.25 | $0.63 | $7.88 Top 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Above median -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $9.80 | $0.00 | $9.80 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $8.92 | $0.00 | $8.92 Bottom 10% -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $10.15 | $0.00 | $10.15 Above median -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $9.79 | $0.00 | $9.79 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kent, DE — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Kent, Delaware.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.