DBA - Wage Determination - Washington DC.pdf

This is a General Decision document (DC20260002) issued by the Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in the District of Columbia, effective January 16, 2026. The decision supersedes the previous determination (DC20250002) and applies statewide to all building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 29 construction trade classifications, including asbestos workers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, ironworkers, laborers, marble/stone masons, painters, plasterers, plumbers, pipefitters, roofers, sheet metal workers, and welders, among others. Hourly rates range from $11.67 to $59.50, with fringe benefits varying by classification. Modification dates are provided (01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, and 01/16/2026). The determination includes detailed scope-of-work descriptions for specialized trades and notes specific paid holidays and vacation accrual requirements. The document also addresses Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Additional guidance is provided on wage determination appeals, union rate identifiers, union average rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers, with contact information for the Department of Labor's Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations for questions and appeals.