Residential Construction — Champaign, Illinois
WD IL20260058-16702-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Champaign, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $13.72/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.72/hr total package (WD IL20260058-16702-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $13.72 | $0.00 | $13.72 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.02 | $15.23 | $40.25 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $8.41 | $0.00 | $8.41 Above median -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 POWER CRANES, DRAGLINES, DERRICKS, SHOVELS, GRADALLS, MECHANICS, TRACTOR HIGHLIFT, TOURNADOZER, CONCRETE MIXERS WIT | $45.15 | $26.00 | $71.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING: NEW APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS THREE STORIES AND OVER EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM | $35.29 | $14.50 | $49.79 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER, INCLUDING HVAC | $29.21 | $11.61 | $40.82 Bottom 10% -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER, INCLUDING HVAC | $30.71 | $11.61 | $42.32 Top 10% -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $21.00 | $10.19 | $31.19 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDER, ROLLERS ON AGGREGATE AND SEAL COAT SURFACES, FORK LIFTS (WHEN USED FOR LANDSCAPING WORK, CONCRETE AND BLACKTOP CURB MACHINE, FARM TRACTOR WITH | $30.05 | $26.00 | $56.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Champaign, IL — 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 Champaign, Illinois.
- 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.