Attachment 03- Wage Rates 6.24.26.pdf

This document is a General Decision (Wage Determination) PA20260001, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, effective 05/18/2026, that establishes prevailing wage rates for building construction in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The determination applies to federal construction contracts and sets minimum wage requirements for various trade classifications and labor categories.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefits for 40 distinct construction trades and classifications, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, masons, carpenters, electricians, equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, landscapers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, truck drivers, welders, and related positions. Rates range from $22.37 to $54.38 per hour for base wages, with fringe benefits ranging from 17.60% to 36.79%. Special notations apply to certain classifications, including equipment operators with premium pay for hazardous material sites and crane operators with additional compensation for boom length exceeding 100 feet. The document also references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for covered federal contracts. Rate identifiers indicate whether classifications reflect union prevailing rates (identified by prefixes like SU, UAVG, SA, or SC), with effective dates ranging from 2019 to 2026. The document includes guidance on the wage determination appeals process and procedures for addressing wage-related disputes through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.