Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Kauai County, Hawaii (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Kauai County is $61.52 base + $35.68 fringe = $97.20 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Kauai County. Hawaii also sets its own prevailing wage (HI DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the HI rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · HI20260001 | $61.52 | $35.68 | $97.20 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Hawaii (they govern federally funded work); the HI 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 → Hawaii's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- HI20260001
- Modification
- #3
- Effective
- May 27, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination HI20260001 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,460.80 in base wages plus $1,427.20 in fringe = $3,888.00 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
Operator in Hawaii Countyrate →Operator in Honolulu Countyrate →Operator in Kalawao Countyrate →Operator in Maui Countyrate →Boilermaker in Kauai Countyrate →Bricklayer in Kauai Countyrate →Carpenter in Kauai Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Kauai 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