Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages in North Carolina
Select a county to view wage determinations for building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects in North Carolina (NC).
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Prevailing Wage Requirements in North Carolina
All federal construction contracts in North Carolina worth $2,000 or more must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. Contractors must pay workers the prevailing wage rate listed in the applicable wage determination for the county and type of construction work.
North Carolina has 0 counties with active Davis-Bacon wage determinations covering four construction types: building, heavy, highway, and residential.
In addition to base wages, contractors must pay fringe benefits including health and welfare, pension contributions, vacation pay, and apprenticeship training. The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly cost per worker.