01.10.01 Wage Determination Covington County.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration for Mississippi Counties of Covington and Smith (Wage Determination No. 2015-5167, Revision 31, effective 8/12/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees across numerous occupational classifications. Wage rates range from $10.58 per hour for entry-level positions such as assemblers and counter attendants to $46.54 per hour for specialized technical roles including air traffic control specialists at centers. Fringe benefits include health and welfare at $5.92 per hour (up to 48 hours weekly or $236.80 per week, $1,026.13 monthly) or $5.42 per hour under Executive Order 13786. All listed occupations receive a minimum of 11 paid holidays annually and vacation accrual of 2 weeks after one year, 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years of service. The determination covers over 300 occupational classifications spanning administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, healthcare, information technology, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, protective services, recreation, technical occupations, and transportation roles. Specific occupations with footnoted restrictions include computer systems analysts, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, which have additional compensation requirements or conditions. Hazardous duty differentials of 4 to 8 percent apply to designated positions involving explosives or ordnance work. Uniform allowances are reimbursable where required by contract terms or law. The wage determination applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act awarded on or after January 1, 2012.