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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Champaign County group, Illinois (17 counties)
IDOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 17 counties: Champaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Jasper, Lawrence, Moultrie, Richland and Vermilion. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$77.60an hour, base + fringes
$48.15 wage + $29.45 fringe benefits
On Illinois public works in each of these 17 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $77.60 an hour: a $48.15 base wage plus $29.45 in fringe benefits for health and welfare, pension, vacation, training and other insurance. IDOL lists each part but prints no total, so $77.60 is our sum of its columns. Overtime after 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, is 1.5 times the base wage. IDOL sorts this trade into numbered classes by equipment or duties, and this is Class 1.
IDOL's schedule for each of these counties, posted October 19, 2026, for work performed on or after October 19, 2026. Checked against labor.illinois.gov on October 24, 2026.
IDOL lists 3 operating engineer rates for each of these counties, from $62.50 to $79.60 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe: $48.15 + $29.45
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. The other lines are the fringe benefits IDOL lists for each hour: health and welfare, pension, vacation, training, and "other insurance", which IDOL's legend defines as the "employer hourly cost for any other type(s) of insurance".
| Base wage (taxable) | $48.15 |
| Health and welfare | $12.40 |
| Pension | $15.50 |
| Training | $1.55 |
| Base + fringes (our sum; IDOL prints no total) | $77.60 |
Foreman base wage: $49.15 an hour, with the same fringe benefits.
Davis-Bacon operating engineer rates in these counties
The counties share IDOL'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 IDOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Clark County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Clay County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Coles County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Crawford County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Cumberland County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Douglas County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Edgar County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Edwards County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Effingham County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Ford County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Iroquois County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Jasper County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Lawrence County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Moultrie County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Richland County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Vermilion County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
Holidays
IDOL's schedule for each of these counties: “The following list is considered as those days for which holiday rates of wages for work performed apply: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Veterans Day in some classifications/counties. Generally, any of these holidays which fall on a Sunday is celebrated on the following Monday. This then makes work performed on that Monday payable at the appropriate overtime rate for holiday pay. Common practice in a given local may alter certain days of celebration. If in doubt, please check with IDOL.”
Holiday work is paid at the holiday multiple in the overtime table (2.0× the base wage for this row).
When this rate changes
- Illinois rates don't lock at bid. When IDOL revises a rate, “the revised rate shall apply to such contract” from its effective date, including jobs already under way (820 ILCS 130/4(l)).
- A missing notice is no excuse. A public body's failure to send the new rates “does not relieve the contractor of the duty to comply”, or of paying back wages (820 ILCS 130/4(g), (j)).
- IDOL surveys in June and must publish the year's schedule by July 15 (820 ILCS 130/9), then posts revisions through the year. In 2026 its postings took effect on Jan 15, Mar 2, Apr 15, May 21, Jul 15, Aug 15, Sep 21 and Oct 19, 2026. Each posting replaces all 102 county schedules.
- This page uses the posting for work performed on or after October 19, 2026 (IDOL current rates; older postings are on IDOL's historical rates page).
What each class covers
IDOL's explanation of classes for these counties (the same text in each schedule), copied as printed. The class number on a row decides its rate.
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping work falls under the existing classifications for laborer, operating engineer and truck driver. The work performed by landscape plantsman and landscape laborer is covered by the existing classification of laborer. The work performed by landscape operators (regardless of equipment used or its size) is covered by the classifications of operating engineer. The work performed by landscape truck drivers (regardless of size of truck driven) is covered by the classifications of truck driver.
Every operating engineer rate in the Champaign County group
As IDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Operating Engineer, Class 3$79.60
- Operating Engineer, Class 1$77.60
- Operating Engineer, Class 2$62.50
| Trade and class | Base + fringes | Base | Fringes | OT Mon–Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $77.60 | $48.15 | $29.45 | 1.5× |
| Operating Engineer, Class 2 | $62.50 | $33.05 | $29.45 | 1.5× |
| Operating Engineer, Class 3 | $79.60 | $50.15 | $29.45 | 1.5× |
How the Champaign County group compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and in the nearest counties. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Illinois
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Champaign County groupbase $48.15$77.60
- Piatt Countybase $44.80$80.55
- Vermilion Countybase $48.15$77.60
- Douglas Countybase $48.15$77.60
Which county is in which operating engineer group
Every Illinois county with a operating engineer rate. Counties IDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done.
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringes | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County group, 3 counties: Cook, Lake, Will | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $121.85 | $68.80 |
| Kane County group, 3 counties: Grundy, Kane, McHenry | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $121.85 | $68.80 |
| DuPage County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $121.85 | $68.80 |
| Kankakee County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $121.85 | $68.80 |
| Kendall County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $121.85 | $68.80 |
| Bureau County* | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $120.05 | $67.00 |
| LaSalle County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $120.05 | $67.00 |
| Livingston County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $120.05 | $67.00 |
| Putnam County* | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $120.05 | $67.00 |
| DeKalb County group, 4 counties: DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Boone County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Carroll County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Stephenson County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Whiteside County* | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Winnebago County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $113.65 | $60.75 |
| Peoria County group, 11 counties: Hancock, Henderson, Knox, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Warren, Woodford | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $95.60 | $49.26 |
| Fulton County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $95.60 | $49.26 |
| Henry County* | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $95.60 | $49.26 |
| Marshall County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $95.60 | $49.26 |
| Madison County group, 13 counties: Bond, Calhoun, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Randolph, St. Clair | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $91.80 | $51.70 |
| Clinton County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $91.80 | $51.70 |
| Perry County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $91.80 | $51.70 |
| Washington County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $91.80 | $51.70 |
| Mercer County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $85.50 | $43.00 |
| Rock Island County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $85.50 | $43.00 |
| Sangamon County group, 13 counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Logan, Menard, Morgan, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $80.55 | $44.80 |
| Macon County group, 2 counties: De Witt, Macon | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $80.55 | $44.80 |
| Champaign County group, 17 counties: Champaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Jasper, Lawrence, Moultrie, Richland, Vermilion | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $77.60 | $48.15 |
| Wabash County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $77.60 | $48.15 |
| Wayne County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $77.60 | $48.15 |
| Williamson County group, 5 counties: Alexander, Gallatin, Union, White, Williamson | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
| Johnson County group, 4 counties: Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
| Jackson County group, 2 counties: Jackson, Saline | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
| Franklin County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
| Hamilton County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
| Hardin County | Operating Engineer, Class 1 | $76.13 | $42.13 |
11 groups of counties with identical IDOL rates, and 25 counties with rates of their own. * Rate set by region inside the county; its page lists each region's rate.
Illinois operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from IDOL on this rate
- Each county's IDOL schedule (PDF) is listed under Source below.
- Work that no listed trade covers: IDOL names a neighboring county's classification to use. Call 217-782-1710.
- Apprentices: IDOL's county schedules list journeyworker and foreman rates only.
Every trade's rates, county by county: Champaign · Clark · Clay · Coles · Crawford · Cumberland · Douglas · Edgar · Edwards · Effingham · Ford · Iroquois · Jasper · Lawrence · Moultrie · Richland · Vermilion
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays into health, pension and other plans for you, and compare it with $77.60. Your contractor has to post the rates on the job site or give you written notice of them (820 ILCS 130/4(n)), and file a certified payroll with IDOL by the 15th of each month for the month before (820 ILCS 130/5).
A worker paid less than the prevailing rate can sue for the difference (820 ILCS 130/4(g)).
Source
Illinois Department of Labor, prevailing wage rates, posted October 19, 2026. IDOL prints one schedule per county:
- Champaign County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Champaign.pdf, page 2
- Clark County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Clark.pdf, page 2
- Clay County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Clay.pdf, page 2
- Coles County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Coles.pdf, page 2
- Crawford County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Crawford.pdf, page 2
- Cumberland County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Cumberland.pdf, page 2
- Douglas County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Douglas.pdf, page 2
- Edgar County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Edgar.pdf, page 2
- Edwards County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Edwards.pdf, page 2
- Effingham County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Effingham.pdf, page 2
- Ford County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Ford.pdf, page 2
- Iroquois County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Iroquois.pdf, page 2
- Jasper County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Jasper.pdf, page 2
- Lawrence County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Lawrence.pdf, page 2
- Moultrie County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Moultrie.pdf, page 2
- Richland County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Richland.pdf, page 2
- Vermilion County: labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy27/20261019/Vermilion.pdf, page 2
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