Wage Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois. The decision, effective January 16, 2026 (Modification 1), supersedes General Decision IL20250007 and applies to building and residential construction projects, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document provides comprehensive wage rate tables organized by trade classification (asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, engineers, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plasterers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers), with rates effective on various dates ranging from May 2017 through January 2026. Each classification includes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits. Rates are differentiated by county and geographic area within counties (e.g., Madison County Southwest, St. Clair County East St. Louis area). Notable wage groupings include Power Equipment Operators (12 groups based on equipment type), Truck Drivers (5 groups by vehicle capacity and specialization), and Laborers (3 groups including general laborers, asbestos abatement workers, and specialized personnel). The determination includes footnotes addressing paid sick leave requirements under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, vacation pay credits, and paid holidays. The document specifies procedures for wage determination appeals, directing inquiries to the Branch of Wage Surveys or Branch of Construction Wage Determinations at the Department of Labor.