Do I need certified payroll for a federal job?

Yes. For Davis-Bacon covered contracts, you must submit weekly certified payroll (Form WH-347) with a signed Statement of Compliance. This applies to both prime contractors and subcontractors.

What is the difference between base rate and fringe?

The base rate is the hourly cash wage. The fringe is benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement). The total prevailing wage is base + fringe. You can pay it as all cash, all benefits, or a mix.

What does a * in the fringe column mean?

A '*' means the fringe rate is defined in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or other source—not zero. You must obtain the actual rate from the CBA; the WD alone doesn’t show it.

How often do wage determinations change?

Wage determinations (WDs) are updated periodically, sometimes annually. Always use the WD revision number specified in your contract—even if newer versions exist.

Which wage determination applies to my job?

Use the WD incorporated into your contract. It’s based on the project’s location (usually county) and construction type (e.g., building, highway). Check the contract or ask the awarding agency.

Do these federal rates replace my state's prevailing wage?

No. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply only to federally funded projects. State prevailing wage laws may still apply to other work. Always check both requirements.

Florida Davis-Bacon prevailing wages

Florida has no state prevailing-wage law — it repealed its statute in 1979, and state law now generally preempts local governments from setting their own wage floors on public work. In practice, that makes federal Davis-Bacon wage determinations the prevailing-wage rules that apply here, but only on federally funded or assisted construction projects. If your Florida job involves federal money, this is the rate schedule you’ll follow.

The federal wage determinations for Florida are organized by county and construction type. Look up the county where the work is being performed, then match the specific classification for the trade or labor you’re hiring. Unlike states with their own wage laws, there’s no separate state schedule to cross-check — just these federal rates.

Once you confirm the correct classification and wage, you must pay at least that rate plus fringe benefits (if listed) for all hours worked on the covered project. Weekly certified payroll (WH-347) with a signed statement of compliance is required.

Always verify against the official wage determination attached to your contract — it’s the binding version.

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Determinations: 229
Counties covered: 67
Construction types: 4
Rates last verified: August 13, 2026

Cached daily from SAM.gov: Building 64 · Residential 61 · Heavy 52 · Highway 52

229 current determinations, grouped by construction type. Each link is one wage determination and the counties it covers.

Building construction

Residential construction

Heavy construction

Highway construction

Davis-Bacon prevailing wage: common questions

Do I need certified payroll for a federal job?: Yes. For Davis-Bacon covered contracts, you must submit weekly certified payroll (Form WH-347) with a signed Statement of Compliance. This applies to both prime contractors and subcontractors.
What is the difference between base rate and fringe?: The base rate is the hourly cash wage. The fringe is benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement). The total prevailing wage is base + fringe. You can pay it as all cash, all benefits, or a mix.
What does a * in the fringe column mean?: A '*' means the fringe rate is defined in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or other source—not zero. You must obtain the actual rate from the CBA; the WD alone doesn’t show it.
How often do wage determinations change?: Wage determinations (WDs) are updated periodically, sometimes annually. Always use the WD revision number specified in your contract—even if newer versions exist.
Which wage determination applies to my job?: Use the WD incorporated into your contract. It’s based on the project’s location (usually county) and construction type (e.g., building, highway). Check the contract or ask the awarding agency.
Do these federal rates replace my state's prevailing wage?: No. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply only to federally funded projects. State prevailing wage laws may still apply to other work. Always check both requirements.