C04 - 7 - Davis-Bacon Act WD CA20260022 - Aug 2026.pdf

This document is a General Decision CA20260022 wage determination dated August 6, 2026, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for construction projects in Los Angeles County, California.

The wage determination applies to building construction, heavy and highway construction, and dredging projects within Los Angeles County. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, divers, drywall installers, electricians, elevator mechanics, equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers, among others. Rates are organized by classification code with effective dates ranging from July 2022 through July 2025. Each classification includes both hourly wage rates and fringe benefit amounts. Notable provisions include premium pay requirements for workers on military bases (an additional $2.00-$10.00 per hour depending on classification and base), hazardous material environment compensation, and height-differential premiums for work performed above specified elevations. The determination also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage thresholds of $13.65 per hour or applicable wage rates, whichever is higher, effective through December 31, 2026. Appeals procedures and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division are provided for interested parties seeking review or reconsideration of wage determinations.