Prevailing Wage for a Bricklayer in New Castle County, Delaware (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Bricklayer (Building construction) in New Castle County is $57.98 base + $1.11 fringe = $59.09 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in New Castle County. Delaware also sets its own prevailing wage (DE DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the DE rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · DE20260008 | $57.98 | $1.11 | $59.09 |
| Residential | Federal · DE20260001 | $12.50 | $0.63 | $13.13 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Delaware (they govern federally funded work); the DE 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 → Delaware's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- DE20260008
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination DE20260008 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Bricklayer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,319.20 in base wages plus $44.40 in fringe = $2,363.60 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
Bricklayer in Kent Countyrate →Bricklayer in Sussex Countyrate →Boilermaker in New Castle Countyrate →Carpenter in New Castle Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in New Castle Countyrate →Drywall in New Castle 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