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Laborer prevailing wage, Allen County group, Kentucky (2 counties)

DOL sets the same laborer rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Allen and Butler. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate: each wage determination covers one. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

$12.50an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$12.50 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits

LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2015-038

$10.40an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$10.40 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits

LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2010-037

$47.43an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$27.77 base wage + $19.66 fringe benefits

LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES) · LABO0189-006

$23.97an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$17.52 base wage + $6.45 fringe benefits

LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2011-037

On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $12.50 an hour: a $12.50 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260099 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $12.50 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination KY20260099, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUKY2015-038 (June 2, 2015). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $10.40 an hour: a $10.40 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260003 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $10.40 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination KY20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUKY2010-037 (July 21, 2010). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $47.43 an hour: a $27.77 base wage plus $19.66 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260040 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $47.43 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination KY20260040, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier LABO0189-006 (July 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $23.97 an hour: a $17.52 base wage plus $6.45 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260081 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $23.97 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination KY20260081, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUKY2011-037 (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 each of these counties, from $10.40 to $58.29 an hour. See all of them.

Base wage and fringe benefits: $12.50 + $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)$12.50
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$12.50

Base wage and fringe benefits: $10.40 + $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)$10.40
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$10.40

Base wage and fringe benefits: $27.77 + $19.66

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)$27.77
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$19.66
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$47.43

Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.52 + $6.45

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)$17.52
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$6.45
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$23.97

When does this rate change?

Every laborer rate in the Allen County group

As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.

  1. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; CONCRETE PUMP 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 · ENGI0181-048$58.29
  2. LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuilding · LABO1445-002$54.53
  3. LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHINGHeavy · LABO0561-012$48.22
  4. LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0189-006$47.43
  5. LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; BLASTER; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCREW OPERATOR; TUNNEL (FREE AIR); WATER BLASTER (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0189-006$46.83
  6. LABORERS: GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN (SANITARY & STORM SEWER); BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; DECKHAND SCOW MAN; DRY CEMENT HANDLER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVEL C; FORKLIFT OPERATOR FOR MASONARY; FORM SETTER; GREEN CONCRETE CUTTING; HAND OPERATED GROUTER & GRINDER MACHINE OPERATOR; JACKHAMMER; PAVEMENT BREAKER; PAVING JOINT MACHINE; PIPELAYER; PLASTIC PIPE FUSION; POWER DRIVEN GEORGIA BUGGY & WHEEL BARROW; POWER POST HOLE DIGGER; PRECAST MANHOLE SETTER; WALK-BEHIND TAMPER; WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER; SAND BLASTER; CONCRETE CHIPPER; SURFACE GRINDER; VIBRATOR OPERATOR; WAGON DRILLER (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0189-006$46.78
  7. LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Heavy · LABO1392-001$46.78
  8. LABORER: CONCRETE WORKERHeavy · LABO1392-001$46.53
  9. LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavy · SUKY2011-037$26.73
  10. LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavy · SUKY2011-037$23.97
  11. LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuilding · SUKY2015-038$23.23
  12. LABORER: PIPELAYERBuilding · SUKY2015-038$19.08
  13. LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuilding · SUKY2015-038$12.50
  14. LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUKY2010-037$10.40
Hourly rate of each laborer classification in the Allen County group, highest first, split into wage and fringe benefits.
ClassificationBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateWD
LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuildingLABO1445-002$31.35 $23.18 $54.53 KY20260099 Mod 2
LABORER: PIPELAYERBuildingSUKY2015-038$15.00 $4.08 $19.08 KY20260099 Mod 2
LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuildingSUKY2015-038$14.28 $8.95 $23.23 KY20260099 Mod 2
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuildingSUKY2015-038$12.50 $0.00 $12.50 KY20260099 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0189-006$27.77 $19.66 $47.43 KY20260040 Mod 1
LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; BLASTER; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCREW OPERATOR; TUNNEL (FREE AIR); WATER BLASTER (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0189-006$27.17 $19.66 $46.83 KY20260040 Mod 1
LABORERS: GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN (SANITARY & STORM SEWER); BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; DECKHAND SCOW MAN; DRY CEMENT HANDLER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVEL C; FORKLIFT OPERATOR FOR MASONARY; FORM SETTER; GREEN CONCRETE CUTTING; HAND OPERATED GROUTER & GRINDER MACHINE OPERATOR; JACKHAMMER; PAVEMENT BREAKER; PAVING JOINT MACHINE; PIPELAYER; PLASTIC PIPE FUSION; POWER DRIVEN GEORGIA BUGGY & WHEEL BARROW; POWER POST HOLE DIGGER; PRECAST MANHOLE SETTER; WALK-BEHIND TAMPER; WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER; SAND BLASTER; CONCRETE CHIPPER; SURFACE GRINDER; VIBRATOR OPERATOR; WAGON DRILLER (ALLEN, BUTLER, CALDWELL, CHRISTIAN, DAVIESS, EDMONSON, HANCOCK, HOPKINS, LOGAN, MCLEAN, MUHLENBERG, OHIO, SIMPSON, TODD, TRIGG & WARREN COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0189-006$27.12 $19.66 $46.78 KY20260040 Mod 1
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; CONCRETE PUMP 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 WORKHeavyENGI0181-048$38.69 $19.60 $58.29 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHINGHeavyLABO0561-012$29.45 $18.77 $48.22 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: CONCRETE WORKERHeavyLABO1392-001$28.94 $17.59 $46.53 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)HeavyLABO1392-001$29.19 $17.59 $46.78 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavySUKY2011-037$25.27 $1.46 $26.73 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavySUKY2011-037$17.52 $6.45 $23.97 KY20260081 Mod 1
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUKY2010-037$10.40 $0.00 $10.40 KY20260003 Mod 1

How the Allen County group 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

$12.50Allen$48.09Henderson
AllenNearby: Butler $12.50Each column is a group of counties with about the same main rate; its height is how many. 116 counties pay more than Allen, 3 the same, 0 less.

Wage and fringe benefits, nearby

  1. Allen County groupbase $12.50$12.50
  2. Barren Countybase $16.97$23.08
  3. Warren Countybase $12.50$12.50
  4. Simpson Countybase $16.97$23.08

Which county is in which laborer group

Every Kentucky county with a laborer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.

CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Henderson CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.89 $48.09 
Webster CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.89 $48.09 
Grant County group, 2 localities: Gallatin, GrantLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Boone CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Bracken CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Campbell CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Kenton CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Pendleton CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$27.30 $46.05 
Pulaski CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$28.53 $45.91 
Fleming County group, 5 localities: Bath, Fleming, Lewis, Nicholas, RobertsonLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Lincoln County group, 5 localities: Estill, Garrard, Lincoln, Powell, RockcastleLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Anderson County group, 2 localities: Anderson, WashingtonLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Scott County group, 2 localities: Bourbon, ScottLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.13 $45.51 
Boyle CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Carroll CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Clark CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.13 $45.51 
Fayette CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.13 $45.51 
Franklin CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Harrison CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Jessamine CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.13 $45.51 
Madison CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Mason CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Menifee CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Mercer CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Montgomery CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Owen CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Rowan CountyLABORER (CARPENTER TENDER, GRADE CHECKER)$28.13 $45.51 
Woodford CountyLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)$28.13 $45.51 
Livingston County group, 4 localities: Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, LivingstonLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Muhlenberg County group, 4 localities: Caldwell, Muhlenberg, Ohio, ToddLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Grayson County group, 2 localities: Breckinridge, GraysonLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Ballard CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Calloway CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Crittenden CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Graves CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Hopkins CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Lyon CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Marshall CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
McCracken CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Union CountyLABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)$25.96 $44.06 
Lawrence CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$24.80 $37.90 
Boyd County group, 2 localities: Boyd, GreenupLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$23.27 $36.94 
Floyd County group, 13 localities: Breathitt, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, WolfeLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Clay County group, 2 localities: Clay, JacksonLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Bell CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Carter CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Elliott CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Johnson CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$20.36 $31.56 
Pike CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$17.78 $31.06 
Spencer County group, 2 localities: Spencer, TrimbleLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Bullitt CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Henry CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Jefferson CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Oldham CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Shelby CountyLABORER: PIPELAYER$20.36 $30.26 
Daviess CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.71 $25.79 
Hancock CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.71 $25.79 
McLean CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.71 $25.79 
Larue CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.87 $24.16 
Meade CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.87 $24.16 
Hardin CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.86 $24.08 
Barren County group, 9 localities: Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Knox, McCreary, Metcalfe, Russell, WayneLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Taylor County group, 2 localities: Green, TaylorLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Adair CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Hart CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Logan CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Marion CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Monroe CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Simpson CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Whitley CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$16.97 $23.08 
Nelson CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$17.76 $22.05 
Christian CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.04 $18.04 
Trigg CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$18.04 $18.04 
Laurel CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$13.10 $17.06 
Allen County group, 2 localities: Allen, ButlerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$12.50 $12.50 
Edmonson CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$12.50 $12.50 
Warren CountyLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$12.50 $12.50 

15 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 62 counties with rates of their own.

Kentucky laborer prevailing wage by county, with a map

More from DOL on this rate

  • 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)).

Every trade's rates, county by county: Allen · Butler

Are you being paid this rate?

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Source

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:

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 every Kentucky rate as CSV · Report an error