Service Wage Rates King County.pdf

This document 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 Washington State, covering King and Snohomish Counties. The wage determination (2015-5535, Revision 30, effective 8/22/2026) establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for over 200 occupational classifications applicable to federal service contracts in the specified geographic area.

The wage rates range from approximately $18.00 to $64.27 per hour across various occupational categories including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health occupations, information technology, transportation, and technical positions. Fringe benefits include health and welfare at $5.92 per hour (up to 40 hours per week or $236.80 per week), and health and welfare under Executive Order 13786 at $5.42 per hour (or $216.80 per week). Special provisions apply to computer professionals, air traffic controllers, weather observers, and hazardous duty positions, with specific qualifications and differentials outlined. The determination notes Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. Uniform allowance costs may be deducted from rates when uniforms are required by contract terms, with cleaning and maintenance reimbursable at $1.35 per week. All occupational duties follow the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations, Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015.