WD 20260001.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in Alaska. The decision, numbered AK20260001 and dated May 18, 2026, establishes prevailing wage rates for Building and Heavy Construction projects across 24 Alaska counties, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and other regions.

The wage determination contains prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages for 47 distinct construction occupations and classifications, organized alphabetically by trade. Rates include positions such as asbestos workers ($37.38-$41.35 base), boilermakers ($58.33), carpenters ($50.79-$56.44), electricians ($55.44), pile drivers ($48.72-$54.28), laborers ranging from $29.82-$59.41 depending on specific duties, ironworkers ($43.48-$47.89), painters ($37.29-$47.42), plumbers ($41.50-$60.67), sheet metal workers ($52.08-$58.73), and truck drivers ($47.62-$53.05). Fringe benefits vary by classification, ranging from 12.36% to 39.48%. The determination includes special provisions for diving operations with depth and saturation pay premiums, equipment operator classifications with tunnel work premiums, and power equipment operators performing specialized heavy construction tasks. Modification 1 reflects updates effective May 18, 2026. The document references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, along with guidance on wage determination appeals processes and rate identifier explanations for union, survey-based, and state-adopted rates.