Residential Construction — De Kalb, Illinois
WD IL20260065-16711-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for $.50 PER HOUR EXTRA in De Kalb, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $56.05/hr base + $51.05/hr fringe = $107.10/hr total package (WD IL20260065-16711-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $.50 PER HOUR EXTRA | $56.05 | $51.05 | $107.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE COMBINED. CRANE MOUNTED EARTH AUGER, RAISED AND BLIND HOLE DRILLS, AND TRUCK MOUNTED DRILL RIGS RECEIVE AN EXTRA $.50 PER HOUR. CRETER CRANES: WHEN | $53.60 | $51.05 | $104.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $38.40 | $26.23 | $64.63 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $50.70 | $40.60 | $91.30 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (DE KALB COUNTY) | $48.98 | $32.73 | $81.71 Bottom 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (DEKALB COUNTY) | $30.61 | $28.17 | $58.78 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOUR. CRANES & DERRICKS OVER 150' INCLUDING JIB RECEIVE AN EXTRA $.50 PER HOUR PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $.10 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 10' OF BOOM OR JIB. CAPACIT | $51.60 | $51.05 | $102.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOUR. CRANES & DERRICKS OVER 150' INCLUDING JIB RECEIVE AN EXTRA $.50 PER HOUR PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $.10 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 10' OF BOOM OR JIB. CAPACIT | $56.75 | $51.05 | $107.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $19.88 | $11.87 | $31.75 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PLANTSMAN | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID VACATION; 10 YEARS - 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION; 20 YEARS - 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION | $45.38 | $0.30 | $45.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID VACATION; 10 YEARS - 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION; 20 YEARS - 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION | $45.18 | $0.30 | $45.48 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID VACATION; 10 YEARS - 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION; 20 YEARS - 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION | $44.98 | $0.30 | $45.28 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID VACATION; 10 YEARS - 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION; 20 YEARS - 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION | $44.83 | $0.30 | $45.13 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY: INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHER | $51.55 | $26.68 | $78.23 +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $41.20 | $29.15 | $70.35 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $50.25 | $30.43 | $80.68 Top 10% +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.47 | $31.55 | $71.02 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $44.38 | $25.84 | $70.22 Above median +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $45.49 | $25.72 | $71.21 Top 10% +177% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the De Kalb, 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 De Kalb, 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.