Building Construction — Kankakee, Illinois
WD IL20260006-16728-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR in Kankakee, Illinois (construction type: building) is $55.02/hr base + $35.75/hr fringe = $90.77/hr total package (WD IL20260006-16728-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR | $55.02 | $35.75 | $90.77 Top 10% +279% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $53.10 | $38.54 | $91.64 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER, CAULKER, CEMENT MASON, CLEANER, POINTER & STONEMASON | $32.24 | $21.79 | $54.03 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER, CAULKER, CEMENT MASON, CLEANER, POINTER & STONEMASON | $42.98 | $21.79 | $64.77 +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER; DRYWALL HANGER; PILEDRIVER; SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $44.46 | $40.96 | $85.42 +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CATV INSTALLER | $39.00 | $33.78 | $72.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.48 | $33.36 | $79.84 Top 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.60 | $45.00 | $96.60 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTES: A) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY | $70.68 | $38.44 | $109.12 Top 10% +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FIRE STOP TECHNICIAN | $44.02 | $32.76 | $76.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $51.55 | $44.09 | $95.64 Top 10% +232% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $41.27 | $32.76 | $74.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $46.00 | $39.30 | $85.30 Top 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER AND SKILLED LABORER - HANDLING OF MATERIALS TREATED WITH OIL, CREOSOTE, ASPHALT AND/OR FORIEGN MATERIAL HARMFUL TO SKI | $42.25 | $33.59 | $75.84 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER AND HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER; DYNAMITE MAN; LEAD BASE PAINT ABATEMENT WORKER | $43.25 | $33.59 | $76.84 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE FINISHER | $33.95 | $26.03 | $59.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE SETTER | $44.63 | $26.83 | $71.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, GROUP 1 MECHANIC; ASPHALT PLANT*; ASPHALT SPREADER; AUTOGRADE*; BACKHOES WITH CAISSON ATTACHMENT*:BATCH PLANT*; BENOTO; BOI | $64.80 | $51.00 | $115.80 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, GROUP 2 BOBCAT; BOILERS; BRICK FORKLIFT; BROOM, POWER PROPELLED; BULLDOZERS; CONCRETE MIXER; CONVEYOR, PORTABLE; FORKLIFT T | $63.50 | $51.00 | $114.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, GROUP 4 BOBCATS AND/OR OTHER SKID STEER LOADERS; BRICK FORKLIFTS; OILERS | $59.20 | $51.00 | $110.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, TAPER, PAPERHANGER, SWING STAGE, SCAFFOLD OVER 30FT., EPOXY, TOXIC MATERIAL, SANDBLAST, SPRAY, MACHINE TAPING, AND RESIDENTIAL | $41.00 | $27.80 | $68.80 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $55.00 | $38.62 | $93.62 Top 10% +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $55.40 | $38.27 | $93.67 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PUMPS, WELL POINTS; WELDING MACHINES; WINCHES, 4 SMALL ELECTRIC DRILL WINCHES; BOBCAT | $60.95 | $51.00 | $111.95 Top 10% | $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 | $56.35 | $38.65 | $95.00 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $38.84 | $21.79 | $60.63 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 2 OR 3 AXLES FOOTNOTES: A. $1055.60 PER WEEK. LOW-BOY WORK CLASSIFICATION IS AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR AN ADDITIONAL $.20 PER AXLE SH | $44.82 | $0.25 | $45.07 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 4 AXLES FOOTNOTES: A. $1055.60 PER WEEK. LOW-BOY WORK CLASSIFICATION IS AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR AN ADDITIONAL $.20 PER AXLE SHALL B | $44.97 | $0.25 | $45.22 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 5 AXLES FOOTNOTES: A. $1055.60 PER WEEK. LOW-BOY WORK CLASSIFICATION IS AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR AN ADDITIONAL $.20 PER AXLE SHALL B | $45.17 | $0.25 | $45.42 Top 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 6 AXLES FOOTNOTES: A. $1055.60 PER WEEK. LOW-BOY WORK CLASSIFICATION IS AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR AN ADDITIONAL $.20 PER AXLE SHALL B | $45.37 | $0.25 | $45.62 Top 10% +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kankakee, IL — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Kankakee, 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.