Kentucky prevailing wage rates: KY20260060
Heavy construction in Bell, Breathitt, Carter, Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe Counties.
KY20260060, modification 1, published 05/18/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.
What changed since modification 0
No existing rate changed amount.
2 classifications added, 2 removed or reworded
- added IRONWORKER (PROJECTS OVER $20,000,000.00) $37.47 + $26.49 fringe
- added IRONWORKER (PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.00) $35.63 + $26.49 fringe
- removed IRONWORKER (Reinforcing & Structural): Projects over $20,000,000.00 was $37.47 + $26.49 fringe
- removed IRONWORKER (Reinforcing & Structural): Projects under $20,000,000.00 was $35.63 + $26.49 fringe
Rates per hour
Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total | Rate ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $33.89 | $24.06 | $57.95 | CARP0064-007 eff. 04/01/2025 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $43.84 | $18.80 | $62.64 | ELEC0369-004 eff. 09/04/2024 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $25.77 | $14.10 | $39.87 | ELEC0369-004 eff. 09/04/2024 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.15 | $17.58 | $56.73 | ELEC0369-004 eff. 09/04/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 OILER OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER (INCLUDING JIB) SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORK | $38.37 | $19.60 | $57.97 | ENGI0181-011 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; FORKLIFT OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER (INCLUDING JIB) SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORK | $38.69 | $19.60 | $58.29 | ENGI0181-011 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BULLDOZER; CRANE; DRILL; GRADER/BLADE; MECHANIC; SCRAPER OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER (INCLUDING JIB) SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORK | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 | ENGI0181-011 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER (PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.00) | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 | IRON0782-010 eff. 08/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER (PROJECTS OVER $20,000,000.00) | $37.47 | $26.49 | $63.96 | IRON0782-010 eff. 08/01/2025 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | $26.87 | $19.66 | $46.53 | LABO0189-014 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 | LABO0189-014 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| LABORER: AIRTRACK DRILLER | $27.77 | $19.66 | $47.43 | LABO1445-001 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $30.35 | $0.00 | $30.35 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.97 | $10.25 | $36.22 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.15 | $8.92 | $29.07 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $18.31 | $8.89 | $27.20 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.36 | $9.39 | $30.75 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.35 | $2.18 | $34.53 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.60 | $10.35 | $31.95 | SUKY2011-016 eff. 06/25/2014 |
Footnotes
- Executive Order 13658
- Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
About this determination
Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.
Page built from modification 1 published 05/18/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.