Residential Construction — Washington, Illinois
WD IL20260035-15761-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BACKHOE in Washington, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $40.95/hr base + $34.95/hr fringe = $75.90/hr total package (WD IL20260035-15761-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACKHOE | $40.95 | $34.95 | $75.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.13 | $22.05 | $55.18 Above median +33% 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 MASONS & PLASTERERS | $30.83 | $18.06 | $48.89 Top 10% +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $35.73 | $19.66 | $55.39 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ALL OTHER WORK (WASHINGTON 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 (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $32.58 | $12.11 | $44.69 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER | $34.14 | $30.59 | $64.73 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER AND HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER; LEAD BASE PAINT WORKE | $34.64 | $30.59 | $65.23 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 DYNAMITE MAN | $35.64 | $30.59 | $66.23 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND DRYWALL FINISHING EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM | $31.39 | $21.58 | $52.97 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $47.75 | $23.42 | $71.17 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $45.00 | $21.54 | $66.54 +44% 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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.