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Ironworker prevailing wage in Simpson County, Kentucky
$37.71an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$22.31 base wage + $15.40 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · SUKY2015-020
$51.76an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$35.32 base wage + $16.44 fringe benefits
IRONWORKERS: (ALLEN, LOGAN, SIMPSON, TODD & WARREN COUNTIES BUTLER COUNTY (SOUTHERN THIRD, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BOSTON, BERRYS LICK, DIMPLE, JETSON, QUALITY, SHARER, SUGAR GROVE & WOODBURY); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (EASTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BENNETTSTOWN, CASKY, HERNDON, HOPKINSVILLE, HOWELL, MASONVILLE, PEMBROKE & THOMPSONVILLE); EDMONSON COUNTY (SOUTHERN FOURTH, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CHALYBEATE & ROCKY HILL); MUHLENBERG COUNTY (SOUTHERN EIGHTH, I · IRON0492-003
$62.12an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$35.63 base wage + $26.49 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.00) · IRON0782-010
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Simpson County, an ironworker must be paid at least $37.71 an hour: a $22.31 base wage plus $15.40 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260037 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $37.71 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260037, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUKY2015-020 (June 2, 2015). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Simpson County, an ironworker must be paid at least $51.76 an hour: a $35.32 base wage plus $16.44 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260040 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $51.76 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260040, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier IRON0492-003 (May 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Simpson County, an ironworker must be paid at least $62.12 an hour: a $35.63 base wage plus $26.49 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260058 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $62.12 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260058, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier IRON0782-010 (August 1, 2025). 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 Kentucky repealed its law in 2017 (HB 3), which also bars local prevailing wage rules (17RS HB 3).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 10 ironworker rates for Simpson County, from $37.71 to $71.29 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $22.31 + $15.40
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) | $22.31 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $15.40 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $37.71 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.32 + $16.44
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) | $35.32 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $16.44 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $51.76 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.63 + $26.49
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) | $35.63 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $26.49 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $62.12 |
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 ironworker rate in Simpson County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 3 - (ADD $2.00 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 50 MILE RADIUS & OVER OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KYBuilding · IRON0769-005$71.29
- IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 2 - (ADD $0.40 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 10 TO 50 MILE RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KYBuilding · IRON0769-005$69.69
- IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (ZONE 1)Building · IRON0769-005$69.29
- IRONWORKERS:: PROJECTS WITH A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $20,000,000.00 OR ABOVE (BALLARD, CALLOWAY, CARLISLE, FULTON, GRAVES, HICKMAN, LIVINGSTON, LYON, MARSHALL, MCCRACKEN & TRIGG COUNTIES CALDWELL COUNTY (SOUTHWESTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CEDAR BLUFF, CIDER, CLAXTON, COBB, CROWTOWN, DULANEY, FARMERSVILLE, FREDONIA, MCGOWAN, OTTER POND & PRINCETON); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (WESTERN THIRD, EXCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF APEX, CROFTON, KELLY, MANNINGTON, WYNNS, BENNETTSTOWN, CASKYHighway · IRON0782-006$63.96
- IRONWORKER (PROJECTS OVER $20,000,000.00)Heavy · IRON0782-010$63.96
- IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTALBuilding · UAVGKY0007$63.78
- IRONWORKERS:: ALL OTHER WORK (BALLARD, CALLOWAY, CARLISLE, FULTON, GRAVES, HICKMAN, LIVINGSTON, LYON, MARSHALL, MCCRACKEN & TRIGG COUNTIES CALDWELL COUNTY (SOUTHWESTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CEDAR BLUFF, CIDER, CLAXTON, COBB, CROWTOWN, DULANEY, FARMERSVILLE, FREDONIA, MCGOWAN, OTTER POND & PRINCETON); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (WESTERN THIRD, EXCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF APEX, CROFTON, KELLY, MANNINGTON, WYNNS, BENNETTSTOWN, CASKY, HERNDON, HOPKINSVILLE, HOWELL, MASONVILLE, PEMHighway · IRON0782-006$62.12
- IRONWORKER (PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.00)Heavy · IRON0782-010$62.12
- IRONWORKERS: (ALLEN, LOGAN, SIMPSON, TODD & WARREN COUNTIES BUTLER COUNTY (SOUTHERN THIRD, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BOSTON, BERRYS LICK, DIMPLE, JETSON, QUALITY, SHARER, SUGAR GROVE & WOODBURY); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (EASTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BENNETTSTOWN, CASKY, HERNDON, HOPKINSVILLE, HOWELL, MASONVILLE, PEMBROKE & THOMPSONVILLE); EDMONSON COUNTY (SOUTHERN FOURTH, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CHALYBEATE & ROCKY HILL); MUHLENBERG COUNTY (SOUTHERN EIGHTH, IHighway · IRON0492-003$51.76
- IRONWORKER, STRUCTURALBuilding · SUKY2015-020$37.71
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 3 - (ADD $2.00 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 50 MILE RADIUS & OVER OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KYBuildingIRON0769-005 IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 3 - (ADD $2.00 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 50 MILE RADIUS & OVER OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $41.70 | $29.59 | $71.29 | KY20260037 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 2 - (ADD $0.40 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 10 TO 50 MILE RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KYBuildingIRON0769-005 IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 2 - (ADD $0.40 PER HOUR TO BASE RATE) 10 TO 50 MILE RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $40.10 | $29.59 | $69.69 | KY20260037 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (ZONE 1)BuildingIRON0769-005 IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (ZONE 1) | $39.70 | $29.59 | $69.29 | KY20260037 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURALBuildingSUKY2015-020 | $22.31 | $15.40 | $37.71 | KY20260037 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTALBuildingUAVGKY0007 | $36.73 | $27.05 | $63.78 | KY20260037 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKERS: (ALLEN, LOGAN, SIMPSON, TODD & WARREN COUNTIES BUTLER COUNTY (SOUTHERN THIRD, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BOSTON, BERRYS LICK, DIMPLE, JETSON, QUALITY, SHARER, SUGAR GROVE & WOODBURY); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (EASTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF BENNETTSTOWN, CASKY, HERNDON, HOPKINSVILLE, HOWELL, MASONVILLE, PEMBROKE & THOMPSONVILLE); EDMONSON COUNTY (SOUTHERN FOURTH, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CHALYBEATE & ROCKY HILL); MUHLENBERG COUNTY (SOUTHERN EIGHTH, IHighwayIRON0492-003 | $35.32 | $16.44 | $51.76 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKERS:: PROJECTS WITH A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $20,000,000.00 OR ABOVE (BALLARD, CALLOWAY, CARLISLE, FULTON, GRAVES, HICKMAN, LIVINGSTON, LYON, MARSHALL, MCCRACKEN & TRIGG COUNTIES CALDWELL COUNTY (SOUTHWESTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CEDAR BLUFF, CIDER, CLAXTON, COBB, CROWTOWN, DULANEY, FARMERSVILLE, FREDONIA, MCGOWAN, OTTER POND & PRINCETON); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (WESTERN THIRD, EXCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF APEX, CROFTON, KELLY, MANNINGTON, WYNNS, BENNETTSTOWN, CASKYHighwayIRON0782-006 | $37.47 | $26.49 | $63.96 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKERS:: ALL OTHER WORK (BALLARD, CALLOWAY, CARLISLE, FULTON, GRAVES, HICKMAN, LIVINGSTON, LYON, MARSHALL, MCCRACKEN & TRIGG COUNTIES CALDWELL COUNTY (SOUTHWESTERN TWO-THIRDS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF CEDAR BLUFF, CIDER, CLAXTON, COBB, CROWTOWN, DULANEY, FARMERSVILLE, FREDONIA, MCGOWAN, OTTER POND & PRINCETON); CHRISTIAN COUNTY (WESTERN THIRD, EXCLUDING THE TOWNSHIPS OF APEX, CROFTON, KELLY, MANNINGTON, WYNNS, BENNETTSTOWN, CASKY, HERNDON, HOPKINSVILLE, HOWELL, MASONVILLE, PEMHighwayIRON0782-006 | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.00)HeavyIRON0782-010 | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 | KY20260058 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (PROJECTS OVER $20,000,000.00)HeavyIRON0782-010 | $37.47 | $26.49 | $63.96 | KY20260058 Mod 1 |
How Simpson County compares
The main ironworker 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
- Simpson Countybase $22.31$37.71
- Logan Countybase $22.31$37.71
- Warren Countybase $25.41$33.04
- Allen Countybase $25.41$33.04
Ironworker 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 Simpson County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County | IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING) | $35.63 | $62.12 | +$24.41 |
| Simpson County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.31 | $37.71 | |
| Logan County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.31 | $37.71 | same |
| Warren County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.41 | $33.04 | −$4.67 |
| Allen County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.41 | $33.04 | −$4.67 |
| Butler County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.41 | $33.04 | −$4.67 |
| Edmonson County | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.41 | $33.04 | −$4.67 |
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 KY20260037 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/KY20260037/1
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 Simpson County as CSV · Report an error