General Decision AL20260087 - Prevailing Wage Rates

This is a General Decision document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction work in Jefferson County, Alabama, effective May 18, 2026. The decision applies to all federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for the specified geographic area and construction type.

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefit rates for multiple construction classifications including asbestos workers, boilermakers, ironworkers, pipefitters, power equipment operators, and various labor positions such as truck drivers, tile setters, sprinkler fitters, sheet metal workers, roofers, electricians, and painters. Wage rates range from $12.22 to $35.25 per hour for base wages, with fringe benefits varying from $0.00 to $23.92 per hour depending on classification. The rates are identified by effective dates ranging from August 2, 2017 through September 1, 2025. Rate identifiers indicate whether each rate is based on union prevailing rates, weighted union averages, survey rates, or state-adopted rates. The decision includes comprehensive guidance on wage determination appeals processes, wage rate identifiers, and compliance with Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Two modifications were published with the initial decision on January 2, 2026 and an updated version on May 18, 2026.