Which rate do I pay on GA20260104?

The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.

My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?

Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.

Does modification 1 apply to my contract?

Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.

Prevailing wage rates · Georgia · Wage determination

Prevailing wage rates: Banks, Chattooga, Elbert and 6 more counties, Georgia

Building construction · GA20260104 modification 1, published May 18, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 18 classifications for building work in Banks, Chattooga, Elbert and 6 more counties, Georgia. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $11.46 an hour (laborer: common or general) to $91.25 (elevator mechanic (chattooga county)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.

Rates by classification

Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.

Classification	Basic rate	Fringe	Total	Source
BOIL0026-001 · Boilermakers agreement, January 1, 2025
BOILERMAKER	$34.21	$23.92	$58.13	Agreement
ELEV0032-004 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025
ELEVATOR MECHANIC (BANKS, ELBERT, GREENE, HART, LUMPKIN, STEPHENS, & TOWNS) PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE	$52.08	$38.44	$90.52	Agreement
ELEV0093-003 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025
ELEVATOR MECHANIC (CHATTOOGA COUNTY) PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE	$52.81	$38.44	$91.25	Agreement
ELEV0135-004 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025
ELEVATOR MECHANIC (RABUN COUNTY) PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE	$51.11	$38.44	$89.55	Agreement
ENGI0926-034 · Operating Engineers agreement, August 1, 2025
OPERATOR: CRANE	$38.53	$16.08	$54.61	Agreement
PLUM0072-024 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, August 1, 2025
Group definitions, zones and premiums for PLUM0072-024 PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, & HVAC ELECTRICAL /TEMPERATURE CONTROLS).$ 38.98 17.01
SUGA2012-023 · Survey of contractors in GA, August 11, 2012
SHEET METAL WORKER… Full text SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 15.77 0.00 SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$24.89	$9.09	$33.98	Survey
ROOFER	$13.62	$0.00	$13.62	Survey
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE… Full text PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, AND HVAC ELECTRICAL/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS	$17.54	$1.27	$18.81	Survey
PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY	$14.77	$0.27	$15.04	Survey
OPERATOR: OILER	$12.00	$0.00	$12.00	Survey
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR	$14.00	$0.00	$14.00	Survey
LABORER: PIPELAYER	$15.50	$0.00	$15.50	Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL	$11.46	$0.00	$11.46	Survey
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL	$16.75	$0.00	$16.75	Survey
IRONWORKER, REINFORCING	$17.72	$0.00	$17.72	Survey
ELECTRICIAN	$23.34	$3.70	$27.04	Survey
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER	$12.89	$0.00	$12.89	Survey
CARPENTER	$18.91	$3.37	$22.28	Survey

Modification history

Modification 0	January 2, 2026
Modification 1	May 18, 2026 (current)

Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).

Questions people ask

Which rate do I pay on GA20260104?: The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?: Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
Does modification 1 apply to my contract?: Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.

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