WD 2015-5623 REV 31 8.20.26.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 service contracts performed in California Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa (Wage Determination No. 2015-5623, Revision 31, effective 8/20/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for over 200 occupational classifications applicable to federal service contracts in the specified geographic area. Wage rates range from $17.28 per hour for Child Care Aides to $93.25 per hour for certain registered nurses and medical specialists. All occupations listed receive fringe benefits of $5.92 per hour (up to 40 hours per week, or $236.80 per week/$1,026.13 per month) for standard coverage, or $5.42 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($216.80 per week/$939.46 per month). The determination covers occupational families including administrative support, accounting, automotive service, food preparation, health occupations, information technology, maintenance and repair, transportation, and technical occupations. Employees are entitled to two weeks paid vacation after one year of service, three weeks after five years, four weeks after fifteen years, and five weeks after twenty-five years. A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year is mandated. Computer professionals paid at least $27.63 per hour may qualify for exempt status under specified criteria. Hazardous duty differentials of 4-8 percent apply to certain positions involving explosives and ordnance. Contractors must comply with uniform allowance requirements and submit conformance requests using Standard Form 1444 when unlisted occupations require classification.