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Kenton County, KY · Laborer
Laborer prevailing wage in Kenton County, Kentucky
$46.05an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$27.30 base wage + $18.75 fringe benefits
LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) · LABO0265-013
$10.67an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$10.67 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2010-043
$53.72an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$37.77 base wage + $15.95 fringe benefits
LABORER GROUP 3 BLASTER; MUCKER; POWDER PERSON; TOP LANDER; WRENCHER (MECHANICAL JOINTS & UTILITY PIPELINE); YARNER; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL A); CONCRETE SPECIALIST; CONCRETE CREW IN TUNNELS (WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED - $1.00 PREMIUM); CURB SETTER & CUTTER; GRADE CHECKER; UTILITY PIPELINE TAPPER; WATERLINE; AND CAULKER (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING · LABO0265-009
$33.61an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$25.27 base wage + $8.34 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2011-029
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Kenton County, a laborer must be paid at least $46.05 an hour: a $27.30 base wage plus $18.75 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260095 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $46.05 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260095, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier LABO0265-013 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Kenton County, a laborer must be paid at least $10.67 an hour: a $10.67 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260009 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $10.67 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260009, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUKY2010-043 (July 21, 2010). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Kenton County, a laborer must be paid at least $53.72 an hour: a $37.77 base wage plus $15.95 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260039 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $53.72 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260039, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier LABO0265-009 (May 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Kenton County, a laborer must be paid at least $33.61 an hour: a $25.27 base wage plus $8.34 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260073 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $33.61 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260073, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUKY2011-029 (June 25, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Kentucky repealed its law in 2017 (HB 3), which also bars local prevailing wage rules (17RS HB 3).
DOL lists 14 laborer rates for Kenton County, from $10.67 to $58.29 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $27.30 + $18.75
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $27.30 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.75 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $46.05 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $10.67 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $10.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $10.67 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $37.77 + $15.95
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $37.77 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $15.95 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $53.72 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $25.27 + $8.34
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $25.27 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $8.34 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $33.61 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Kentucky change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in Kenton County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; CONCRETE PUMP; ROLLER (ROCK) OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER (INCLUDING JIB) SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORKHeavy · ENGI0181-019$58.29
- LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuilding · LABO1445-002$54.53
- LABORER GROUP 3 BLASTER; MUCKER; POWDER PERSON; TOP LANDER; WRENCHER (MECHANICAL JOINTS & UTILITY PIPELINE); YARNER; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL A); CONCRETE SPECIALIST; CONCRETE CREW IN TUNNELS (WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED - $1.00 PREMIUM); CURB SETTER & CUTTER; GRADE CHECKER; UTILITY PIPELINE TAPPER; WATERLINE; AND CAULKER (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALINGHighway · LABO0265-009$53.72
- LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) & PIPELAYERHeavy · LABO0265-005$50.14
- LABORER: TAMPER(HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Heavy · LABO0189-016$46.78
- LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER & GRADE CHECKERHeavy · LABO0189-016$46.53
- LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)Building · LABO0265-013$46.05
- LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuilding · SUKY2015-034$38.77
- LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHINGHeavy · SUKY2011-029$34.35
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavy · SUKY2011-029$33.61
- LABORER: PIPELAYERBuilding · SUKY2015-034$30.26
- LABORER: GRADE CHECKERResidential · SUKY2010-043$19.79
- LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEResidential · SUKY2010-043$12.10
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUKY2010-043$10.67
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)BuildingLABO0265-013 | $27.30 | $18.75 | $46.05 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuildingLABO1445-002 | $31.35 | $23.18 | $54.53 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYERBuildingSUKY2015-034 | $20.36 | $9.90 | $30.26 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuildingSUKY2015-034 | $25.10 | $13.67 | $38.77 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 BLASTER; MUCKER; POWDER PERSON; TOP LANDER; WRENCHER (MECHANICAL JOINTS & UTILITY PIPELINE); YARNER; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL A); CONCRETE SPECIALIST; CONCRETE CREW IN TUNNELS (WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED - $1.00 PREMIUM); CURB SETTER & CUTTER; GRADE CHECKER; UTILITY PIPELINE TAPPER; WATERLINE; AND CAULKER (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALINGHighwayLABO0265-009 | $37.77 | $15.95 | $53.72 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; CONCRETE PUMP; ROLLER (ROCK) OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER (INCLUDING JIB) SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORKHeavyENGI0181-019 | $38.69 | $19.60 | $58.29 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: TAMPER(HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)HeavyLABO0189-016 | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER & GRADE CHECKERHeavyLABO0189-016 | $26.87 | $19.66 | $46.53 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) & PIPELAYERHeavyLABO0265-005 | $35.69 | $14.45 | $50.14 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHINGHeavySUKY2011-029 | $25.75 | $8.60 | $34.35 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavySUKY2011-029 | $25.27 | $8.34 | $33.61 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEResidentialSUKY2010-043 | $12.10 | $0.00 | $12.10 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERResidentialSUKY2010-043 | $15.16 | $4.63 | $19.79 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUKY2010-043 | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
How Kenton County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Kentucky
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Kenton Countybase $27.30$46.05
- Campbell Countybase $27.30$46.05
- Boone Countybase $27.30$46.05
- Owen Countybase $28.13$45.51
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Kenton County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | |
| Campbell County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
| Boone County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
| Pendleton County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
| Grant County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
| Gallatin County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
| Bracken County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $27.30 | $46.05 | same |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination KY20260095 Mod 2, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/KY20260095/2
We read every active Kentucky Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Kenton County as CSV · Report an error