70Z08526Q0026017_WD_1.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 California counties of Alameda and Contra Costa (Wage Determination No. 2015-5623, Revision 29, effective 5/13/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees across numerous occupational classifications. Wage rates vary by occupation, ranging from approximately $16.68 per hour (Furniture Handler) to $98.40 per hour (Registered Nurse IV). The determination requires all listed occupations to receive health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week, $222.00 weekly, or $962.00 monthly), or alternatively $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($283.60 weekly or $882.27 monthly). Additional benefits include vacation accrual of two weeks after one year, three weeks after five years, four weeks after 15 years, and five weeks after 25 years; eleven paid holidays annually; and hazardous pay differentials of 4-8 percent for employees working with explosives or ordnance. Employees required to wear uniforms may be reimbursed for uniform costs if not provided by the contractor. Computer professionals, air traffic controllers, and weather observers have specific compensation requirements and exemptions noted. The determination applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act awarded on or after January 1, 2022, and incorporates Executive Orders 13706 (paid sick leave) and 13658 (minimum wage requirements) for applicable federal contractors.