Residential Construction — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260114-14555-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $45.45/hr base + $30.16/hr fringe = $75.61/hr total package (WD PA20260114-14555-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $45.45 | $30.16 | $75.61 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $55.82 | $30.09 | $85.91 Top 10% +202% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $49.52 | $29.54 | $79.06 Top 10% +178% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $70.97 | $46.13 | $117.10 Top 10% +272% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $62.72 | $34.50 | $97.22 Top 10% +209% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.10 | $26.69 | $65.79 Top 10% +182% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $54.54 | $38.78 | $93.32 Top 10% +210% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRIS | $50.80 | $28.89 | $79.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $42.97 | $31.19 | $74.16 Top 10% +207% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $70.53 | $38.81 | $109.34 Top 10% +241% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $31.25 | $21.75 | $53.00 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 +240% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $40.39 | $29.09 | $69.48 Above median +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Philadelphia, PA — 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 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.