WD 2015-5641 REVISION 28 DATED 12-03-2025.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration for California County of Santa Clara. The document, effective December 3, 2025 (Wage Determination No. 2015-5641, Revision 29), establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees working on federal contracts in the designated geographic area.

The wage determination lists over 200 occupation classifications across multiple occupational categories including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional services, and transportation operations. Hourly wage rates range from $16.43 (Taxi Driver) to $94.78 (Registered Nurse IV), with most positions between $20 and $50 per hour. All listed occupations require fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly, $222 weekly, or $962 monthly), with an alternative rate of $5.09 per hour for employees on Service Contract Act contracts also covered by Executive Order 13706. Additional benefits include two weeks paid vacation after one year of service, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after fifteen years; a minimum of twelve paid holidays annually; and specific provisions for hazardous duty pay differentials (8 percent for high-hazard positions, 4 percent for low-hazard positions). Special footnotes apply to computer professionals, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding exemptions, night pay, and Sunday pay differentials. The document includes guidance on uniform allowances, conformance procedures for unlisted classifications, and references to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.