Wage Determination 2015-4429.pdf

This is a Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4429, Revision 28, dated 12/23/2024) for South Carolina counties of Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, and Saluda. The wage determination establishes minimum wages and fringe benefits for various occupational categories under Service Contract Act contracts.

The document lists detailed hourly wages for numerous job classifications including administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and technical occupations. Key benefits include health & welfare payments of $5.36 per hour (up to $929.07 monthly) or $4.93 per hour for contracts covered by EO 13706 paid sick leave requirements, 2-4 weeks paid vacation based on years of service, and 11 paid holidays annually. The wage rates incorporate Executive Order 14026 minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered/renewed after January 30, 2022, and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for earlier contracts. Special provisions are included for hazardous duty differential pay (8% or 4%) and uniform allowances when required.