Service Contract Act WD 2015-4147.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for New York Counties (Erie and Niagara), effective May 13, 2026 (Wage Determination No. 2015-4147, Revision 35).

The document provides comprehensive wage and fringe benefit rates for over 300 occupational classifications applicable to federal service contracts in the specified geographic area. Rates range from $15.17 per hour for entry-level positions to $50.24 per hour for specialized roles such as Registered Nurse IV and Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing). All occupations listed receive the following mandatory benefits: Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week or $222.00 weekly/$962.00 monthly), or Health & Welfare ED 13786 at $5.89 per hour ($283.60 weekly/$882.27 monthly). Additional benefits include paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, escalating to 5 weeks after 25 years), 12 paid holidays annually, and specific provisions for exempt computer professionals, air traffic controllers, and weather observers requiring night pay and Sunday premiums at 25 percent above base rates. Hazardous pay differentials of 4 percent or 8 percent apply to positions involving exposure to explosives, ordnance, and incendiary materials. Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for uniform costs, and all wages must be paid in accordance with Service Contract Act requirements and applicable Executive Orders, including paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706 for contracts awarded after January 1, 2017.