Attachment E - Wages Rates - King County 5-26-26.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, effective 05/26/2026, applicable to federal construction contracts in New York (General Decision Number NY20260003). The determination covers construction projects in the New York counties of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond, encompassing building construction, residential construction (single family homes and apartments up to 4 stories), highway construction, and heavy construction projects.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction trade classifications organized by rate identifier codes. Wage rates vary by trade and geographic area, with rates ranging from approximately $29.29 to $117.60 per hour for hourly wages, and fringe benefits ranging from approximately $20.29 to $65.81 per hour. Key trades included are carpenters (ranging from $55.59–$61.59 base rates), ironworkers ($48.15–$60.40), electricians ($32.00–$70.57), plumbers ($48.90–$73.00), painters ($44.75–$56.25), laborers ($29.29–$64.08), and power equipment operators with extensive subcategories and equipment-specific premiums. The determination includes multiple modification dates (01/30/2026, 05/18/2026, 05/21/2026, 05/26/2026) and identifies union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates through standardized identifier codes. The document also provides guidance on wage determination appeals processes and references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.