Residential Construction — Wabash, Illinois
WD IL20260036-16776-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BACKHOE in Wabash, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $45.15/hr base + $26.00/hr fringe = $71.15/hr total package (WD IL20260036-16776-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 | $31.30 | $18.90 | $50.20 +37% 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 | $30.38 | $8.20 | $38.58 -17% 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: BRUSH, ROLLER AND PAPERHANGER FOOTNOTE A: ALL STRUCTURES OVER 40FT? $0.75/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE ALL STRUCTURES OVER 75FT? $1.50 HOUR ABOVE BA | $27.30 | $18.98 | $46.28 Top 10% +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $28.21 | $2.80 | $31.01 -33% 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 |
| STRUCTURES OVER 100FT? $2.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE..$ 28.30 18.98 PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHERS AND PLASTERERS FOOTNOTE A: ALL STRUCTURES OVER 40FT? $0.7 | $27.55 | $18.98 | $46.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wabash, 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 Wabash, 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.