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Painter prevailing wage, New Castle County group, Delaware (3 counties)
DOL sets the same painter rates, row for row, in 3 counties: Kent, New Castle and Sussex. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$61.53an hour, fringe benefits included
One rate, fringe benefits included (DOL prints no split) · Building Construction
On Delaware public works in each of these 3 counties, a painter must be paid at least $61.53 an hour. DOL prints one rate with fringe benefits included, so there is no separate base wage.
Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026, 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 against industrialaffairs.delaware.gov on October 25, 2026.
DOL lists 3 painter rates for each of these counties, from $61.53 to $97.61 an hour. See all of them.
The posted determinations are a reference. For a specific project, request certified rates from Delaware DOL (request form).
One rate, fringe benefits included: $61.53
DOL publishes a single hourly figure that already includes fringe benefits. A contractor can pay it all as wages, or pay part as contributions to bona fide benefit plans for the worker, as long as the two add up to at least $61.53. DOL doesn't publish a base and fringe split, so this page doesn't invent one.
DOL's data note: Delaware publishes one hourly rate per classification that already includes fringe benefits (19 DE Admin. Code 1322 s.3.1.9 and 3.1.12). There is no base/fringe split to add up, so base and the fringe fields are null and total_straight_time is the printed rate.
When does this rate change?
- A project uses the rates in effect on the date its specifications are published, or the rates at contract signing if that is more than 120 days later (Regulations 6.3).
- DOL issues one set a year, on or before March 15; this one took effect March 13, 2026. Mid-year amendments only correct errors and don't change awarded contracts (Regulations 6.4).
Every painter rate in the New Castle County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- PAINTERSHeavy Construction$97.61
- PAINTERSHighway Construction$84.99
- PAINTERSBuilding Construction$61.53
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAINTERSBuilding Construction | incl. | incl. | $61.53 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| PAINTERSHeavy Construction | incl. | incl. | $97.61 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| PAINTERSHighway Construction | incl. | incl. | $84.99 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon painter rates in these counties
The counties share DOL's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs DOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $41.51 | DE20260007 Mod 1 | DOL +$20.02 |
| New Castle County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $39.71 | DE20260008 Mod 1 | DOL +$21.82 |
| Sussex County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $41.51 | DE20260009 Mod 1 | DOL +$20.02 |
How the New Castle County group compares
The main painter rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Delaware
Rates nearby
- New Castle County groupfringes included$61.53
- Kent Countyfringes included$61.53
- Sussex Countyfringes included$61.53
Which county is in which painter group
Every Delaware county with a painter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County group, 3 localities: Kent, New Castle, Sussex | PAINTERS | — | $61.53 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- Delaware DOL's prevailing wage determinations
- Delaware prints one mechanic rate per classification. Registered apprentices get their agreement's percentage; anyone not registered is paid the mechanic's rate.
Every trade's rates, county by county: Kent · New Castle · Sussex
Are you being paid this rate?
Delaware's rate already includes fringe benefits, so compare your hourly wage plus what your employer pays into bona fide benefit plans for you with the rate. Payroll is filed weekly with DOL, and an underpaid worker can recover treble damages (§6960(d)–(i)). Office of Labor Law Enforcement: (302) 318-2769.
Source
Department of Labor (DOL), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Kent: DE-OLLE-20260313-building, page 1
- New Castle: DE-OLLE-20260313-building, page 1
- Sussex: DE-OLLE-20260313-building, page 1
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