Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates: PA20260012
Residential construction in Allegheny County.
PA20260012, modification 3, published 08/20/2026. 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 2
- changed SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK) base $19.49 → $28.00 (+$8.51), fringe $10.08 → $10.87 (+$0.79) New rates effective 07/01/2026 (previously 07/01/2018).
3 classifications added, 3 removed or reworded
- added DRYWALL FINISHER $15.08 + $3.40 fringe
- removed DRYWALL FINISHERS was $15.08 + $3.40 fringe
- added LABORER, UNSKILLED $12.70 + $2.12 fringe
- removed LABORERS, UNSKILLED was $12.70 + $2.12 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BACKHOE) $17.34 + $4.06 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) was $17.34 + $4.06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $36.99 | $24.67 | $61.66 | BRPA0009-039 eff. 12/01/2022 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING AND ASPHALT ROOFING) | $32.29 | $15.27 | $47.56 | CARP0142-004 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $33.01 | $16.45 | $49.46 | CARP1759-007 eff. 06/01/2017 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.20 | $19.14 | $49.34 | ELEC0005-013 eff. 12/27/2024 |
ELEVATOR MECHANICScope and notesFOOTNOTE: A. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE, AND 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS (PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $61.07 | $38.44 | $99.51 | ELEV0006-004 eff. 01/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 | IRON0003-006 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| PLUMBER | $48.65 | $25.47 | $74.12 | PLUM0027-005 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK) | $28.00 | $10.87 | $38.87 | SHEE0012-006 eff. 07/01/2026 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER | $15.08 | $3.40 | $18.48 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $12.70 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $2.12 | $14.82 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $15.90 | $4.35 | $20.25 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| PLASTERER | $18.20 | $5.16 | $23.36 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BACKHOE) | $17.34 | $4.06 | $21.40 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| ROOFER (EXCLUDING ASPHALT ROOFING) | $18.70 | $5.19 | $23.89 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT ONLY) | $16.00 | $3.08 | $19.08 | SUPA2003-001 eff. 10/31/2003 |
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 3 published 08/20/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.