Residential Construction — Menard, Illinois
WD IL20260047-16765-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Menard, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $13.72/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.72/hr total package (WD IL20260047-16765-res, Rev. 2).
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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 | $24.83 | $17.12 | $41.95 -9% 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 |
| PAINTER EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM ALL WORK OVER 40 FT. ABOVE FLOOR OR GROUND LEVEL - $1.00 PREMIUM | $29.73 | $20.58 | $50.31 Bottom 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER | $37.88 | $25.71 | $63.59 Bottom 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEER; ASPHALT SCREED MAN; APSCO CONCRETE SPREADER; ASPHALT PAVER; ASPHALT ROLLER ON BITUMINOUS CONT | $40.71 | $28.75 | $69.46 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 ASPHALT BOOSTER & HEATER; ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR; ASPHALT PLANT FIREMAN;BUILDING ELEVATOR; BULL FLOAT OR FLEXPLANE; CONC | $38.18 | $28.75 | $66.93 Bottom 10% +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.73 | $26.48 | $53.21 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Menard, 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 Menard, 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.