Prevailing Wage for a Truck Driver in Sussex County, Delaware (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Truck Driver (Heavy construction) in Sussex County is $22.32 base + $7.56 fringe = $29.88 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Sussex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Federal · DE20260012 | $22.32 | $7.56 | $29.88 |
| Highway | Federal · DE20260006 | $28.07 | $7.38 | $35.45 |
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
- DE20260012
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination DE20260012 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Truck Driver on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $892.80 in base wages plus $302.40 in fringe = $1,195.20 gross for the week (Heavy). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Truck Driver in Kent Countyrate →Truck Driver in New Castle Countyrate →Boilermaker in Sussex Countyrate →Bricklayer in Sussex Countyrate →Carpenter in Sussex Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Sussex 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