Wage Determination Summary

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act for federal contracts in Washington State, specifically covering Spokane and Stevens Counties. Issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division, this wage determination (No. 2015-5537, Revision 28, effective 3/30/2026) establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees across multiple occupational categories.

The determination lists hourly wage rates for over 200 occupational classifications spanning administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional positions, laundry and dry cleaning, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation roles. All occupations receive fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly, $222.00 weekly, or $962.00 monthly) for standard contracts, with an alternative rate of $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements. Additional compensation includes vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years), a minimum of 11 paid holidays annually, and special differentials for hazardous work (4-8 percent) and night/Sunday work for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers receive footnoted exceptions regarding applicability and supplemental pay provisions. The document also outlines conformance procedures requiring contractors to request authorization for unlisted occupational classifications via Standard Form 1444.