Wage Determination HI20260001 May 27 2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (GD HI20260001) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor effective May 27, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction projects in Hawaii (counties of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui). The determination applies to Building, Heavy, Highway, and Residential construction types, including single-family homes and apartments up to four stories, with three modification dates noted (01/16/2026, 05/18/2026, and 05/27/2026).

The document contains comprehensive wage classifications and hourly rates across multiple construction trades, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, engineers, power equipment operators (with 13 distinct groupings for tunnel work and specialized equipment), divers, dredging operations, painters, plumbers, plasterers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and general laborers. Rates vary by classification, with base hourly wages ranging from approximately $23.00 to $81.72 and fringe benefits ranging from $16.28 to $43.46 per hour. Detailed descriptions accompany many classifications, specifying equipment types, duty requirements, and work conditions. Notable provisions include premium pay schedules for crane operators based on boom length and height classifications, tunnel work premium structures, and specialized rates for dredging, paving, and landscape/irrigation work. The determination also references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, with instructions for appeals processes through the Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.