B08_Attachment_4_Wage_Determination_CA20260018_1_30_2026_.pdf

This is a Wage Determination document (General Decision CA20260018) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for construction and related work in California, effective January 30, 2026. The determination covers building construction projects, heavy construction projects (including dredging), and highway construction projects across 14 Northern California counties: Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

The document specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications organized by trade and geographic area, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, laborers, ironworkers, painters, roofers, sheet metal workers, truck drivers, and equipment operators. Rates vary by county and specific work classification, with examples including carpenter bridge builders at $54.85 per hour plus $31.49 fringe benefits in some counties, electricians at $91.25 per hour plus $35.45 fringe in San Francisco County, and specialized classifications such as piledriver operators and tunnel workers with corresponding wage scales. The determination includes premium pay provisions for hazardous work, high-altitude work, overtime conditions, and work involving specific equipment or methodologies. Additional compensable items include paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13786, holiday pay provisions, and supplemental classifications for work not specifically enumerated. All contractors performing work under federal Davis-Bacon Act coverage must comply with these minimum wage requirements for their respective geographic areas and job classifications.