Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Kenton County, Kentucky (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Kenton County is $28.29 base + $14.01 fringe = $42.30 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 · KY20260095 | $28.29 | $14.01 | $42.30 ⚑ |
| Highway | Federal · KY20260039 | $24.39 | $9.06 | $33.45 ⚑ |
| Residential | Federal · KY20260009 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 ⚑ |
⚑ 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
- KY20260095
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination KY20260095 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,131.60 in base wages plus $560.40 in fringe = $1,692.00 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
Painter in Adair Countyrate →Painter in Allen Countyrate →Painter in Anderson Countyrate →Painter in Ballard Countyrate →Painter in Barren Countyrate →Painter in Bath Countyrate →Painter in Bell Countyrate →Painter in Boone Countyrate →Boilermaker in Kenton Countyrate →Bricklayer in Kenton Countyrate →Carpenter in Kenton Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Kenton 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