Attach. 3 - Wage Determination 2015-5537 (rev. 30).pdf

This is a Wage Determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration under the Service Contract Act. The determination applies to the state of Washington, specifically the counties of Spokane and Stevens, and is effective as of August 27, 2026 (Wage Determination No. 2015-5537, Revision 30).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for over 200 job classifications across multiple occupational categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional, machine tool operation, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, and technical occupations. Wage rates range from approximately $15.62 to $61.29 per hour depending on the position and experience level. The determination mandates fringe benefits including health and welfare ($5.92 per hour or $236.80 per week), vacation (2-4 weeks based on tenure), and eleven paid holidays annually. Additional compensation applies to specific roles such as computer employees (noting exemptions under 29 U.S.C. 213), air traffic controllers and weather observers (requiring night pay and Sunday differentials), and hazardous material handlers (8-4 percent differentials). Uniform allowances and maintenance costs are prescribed at specific rates. The determination requires contractors to furnish affected employees with written notification of their wage classification and applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act awarded on or after specified dates.