Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Hart County, Kentucky (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Hart County is $34.29 base + $23.95 fringe = $58.24 total per hour. Kentucky has no separate state prevailing-wage law, so the federal Davis-Bacon rate is the prevailing wage.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · KY20260042 | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 ⚑ |
| Highway | Federal · KY20260107 | $23.92 | $10.07 | $33.99 ⚑ |
| Residential | Federal · KY20260002 | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 ⚑ |
⚑ Green marks the governing (higher-of) rate. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- KY20260042
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination KY20260042 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,371.60 in base wages plus $958.00 in fringe = $2,329.60 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
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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