Service Contract Act WD 2015-5635.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration for California Counties of San Diego. The document (Wage Determination No. 2015-5635, Revision 30, effective 5/13/2026) establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees on federal service contracts performed in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination provides detailed occupational classifications across numerous job categories including administrative support, accounting, customer service, data entry, clerical, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional occupations, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation. Each occupation lists specific job titles with corresponding hourly wage rates ranging from approximately $15.95 to $75.09 per hour. Fringe benefits include health and welfare at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week or $222.00 weekly) or $5.89 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($283.60 weekly or $882.27 monthly). Additional benefits include two weeks paid vacation after one year, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after 15 years; a minimum of eleven paid holidays annually; and hazardous duty pay differentials of 4-8 percent for eligible positions. Special provisions address exempt computer professionals, air traffic controllers, weather observers with night or Sunday pay premiums, and uniform allowances. Contractors must comply with conformance procedures outlined in 29 CFR 4.6 when employing unlisted classifications, with requests submitted via Standard Form 1444 for wage determination review and approval by the Department of Labor.