Prevailing Wage for a Ironworker in Fairfield County, Connecticut (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Ironworker (Building construction) in Fairfield County is $45.25 base + $43.62 fringe = $88.87 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Fairfield County. Connecticut also sets its own prevailing wage (CT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the CT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · CT20260020 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 |
| Heavy | Federal · CT20260013 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 |
| Highway | Federal · CT20260001 | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Connecticut (they govern federally funded work); the CT state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Connecticut's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- CT20260020
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination CT20260020 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Ironworker on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,810.00 in base wages plus $1,744.80 in fringe = $3,554.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Ironworker in Hartford Countyrate →Ironworker in Litchfield Countyrate →Ironworker in Middlesex Countyrate →Ironworker in New Haven Countyrate →Ironworker in New London Countyrate →Ironworker in Tolland Countyrate →Ironworker in Windham Countyrate →Bricklayer in Fairfield Countyrate →Carpenter in Fairfield Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Fairfield Countyrate →Diver in Fairfield Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team