Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for Puerto Rico service contracts. The determination (No. 2015-5695, Revision 28, effective 3/30/2026) applies to seven Puerto Rico counties: Aguada, Aguadilla, Anasco, Isabela, Moca, Rincon, and San Sebastian.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates for over 190 occupational classifications spanning administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional positions, laundry services, machine tool operations, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation. Wage rates range from $7.75 per hour (Bus Aide) to $46.07 per hour (Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center). All listed occupations receive fringe benefits including $5.55 per hour for health and welfare (up to 40 hours weekly or $222.00 per week), or $5.09 per hour under EO 13706 for paid sick leave compliance. Additional benefits include three weeks of paid vacation after one year of service (four weeks after 15 years), a minimum of twelve paid holidays annually, and hazardous duty differentials of 4-8 percent for specified positions. Uniform allowances and specialized pay conditions apply to air traffic controllers, weather observers, and computer employees meeting specific exemption criteria under Fair Labor Standards Act provisions.