Residential Construction — Effingham, Illinois
WD IL20260068-15742-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BACKHOE in Effingham, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $45.15/hr base + $26.00/hr fringe = $71.15/hr total package (WD IL20260068-15742-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACKHOE | $45.15 | $26.00 | $71.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $31.56 | $22.28 | $53.84 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.34 | $28.25 | $58.59 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.60 | $18.91 | $51.51 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (EFFINGHAM COUNTY) | $28.05 | $16.73 | $44.78 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ALL OTHER WORK (EFFINGHAM COUNTY) | $44.99 | $23.48 | $68.47 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: WORK NOT TO EXCEED 8-PLEX FAMILY HOUSING UNITS (EFFINGHAM COUNTY) | $32.58 | $12.11 | $44.69 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $31.51 | $27.03 | $58.54 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM | $27.30 | $20.07 | $47.37 Bottom 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $32.35 | $20.82 | $53.17 Above median +33% 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 |
| ROOFER | $12.67 | $0.00 | $12.67 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.27 | $17.44 | $51.71 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Effingham, 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 Effingham, 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.