Utah · Flagger
Utah flagger prevailing wage, county by county
A flagger's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Utah is $29.24 an hour in every county that has one (1), for the main classification.
Main flagger classification in each county (Laborer: (1)flagger), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. 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)). Checked October 25, 2026.
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County | LABORER: (1)FLAGGER | $29.24 | $20.59 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Utah flagger pay
What is the flagger prevailing wage in Summit County?
$29.24 an hour: a $20.59 base wage plus $8.65 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260011, modification 1. Overtime and every flagger classification in Summit County.
Does flagger prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Summit County the $29.24 total is a $20.59 base wage plus $8.65 in fringe benefits, about 30% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does flagger prevailing wage pay overtime in Utah?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice flaggers get this rate?
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)).