Heavy Construction — Coles, Illinois
WD IL20260019-16719-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for DREDGING: ENGINEER AND MECHANIC in Coles, Illinois (construction type: heavy) is $44.78/hr base + $34.21/hr fringe = $78.99/hr total package (WD IL20260019-16719-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING: ENGINEER AND MECHANIC | $44.78 | $34.21 | $78.99 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ENGINEER AND MECHANIC | $47.70 | $31.75 | $79.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ENGINEER AND MECHANIC | $47.83 | $31.75 | $79.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMEN AND BOATMAN | $47.02 | $34.21 | $81.23 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMEN AND BOATMAN | $55.54 | $31.75 | $87.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMEN AND BOATMAN | $55.69 | $31.75 | $87.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMEN AND BOATMAN..$ 44.78 34.21 DREDGING: LEVERMEN AND BOATMAN | $55.54 | $31.75 | $87.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: OILER/DECKHAND: AREA 1: WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OF THE ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOOTNOTE: All classifications of | $38.57 | $31.75 | $70.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: OILER/DECKHAND: AREA 2: WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OF THE LOUISVILLE DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOOTNOTE: All classifications of | $36.59 | $31.75 | $68.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: OILER/DECKHAND: AREA 3: WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OF THE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOOTNOTE: All classifications of | $36.59 | $31.75 | $68.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: OILER/DECKHAND: AREA 4: WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OF THE ST. PAUL, ROCK ISLAND AND CHICAGO DISTRICTS, CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOOTNOTE | $37.65 | $34.21 | $71.86 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Coles, IL — Heavy 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.
Other Construction Types in Coles
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Coles, 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.