Residential Construction — Stephenson, Illinois
WD IL20260038-17087-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Stephenson, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $16.10/hr base + $5.40/hr fringe = $21.50/hr total package (WD IL20260038-17087-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $16.10 | $5.40 | $21.50 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.43 | $22.21 | $49.64 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.61 | $28.17 | $58.78 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $19.88 | $11.87 | $31.75 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $55.54 | $31.43 | $86.97 Above median +88% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Stephenson, 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 Stephenson, 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.