Delaware · Laborer
Delaware laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A laborer's prevailing wage on Delaware public works is $59.65 an hour in every county that has one (3), for the main classification.
Laborer rate in each Delaware county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kent CountyLABORERS | incl. | incl. | $59.65 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
New Castle CountyLABORERS | incl. | incl. | $59.65 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Sussex CountyLABORERS | incl. | incl. | $59.65 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Main laborer classification in each county (Laborers), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect when its specifications are published; if the contract isn't signed within 120 days, the rates at signing apply (Regulations 6.3). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a laborer make on prevailing wage in Delaware?
$59.65 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 3 counties, highest main rate first.
- Kent County1 county · LABORERS$59.65
- New Castle County1 county · LABORERS$59.65
- Sussex County1 county · LABORERS$59.65
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | LABORERS | — | $59.65 |
| New Castle County | LABORERS | — | $59.65 |
| Sussex County | LABORERS | — | $59.65 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Questions about Delaware laborer pay
What is the laborer prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$59.65 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every laborer classification in New Castle County.
Does laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Delaware?
Delaware's prevailing wage law sets no overtime premium, and the determinations print only a straight-time rate. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: 1½ times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (U.S. DOL).
Do apprentice laborers get this rate?
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.