Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Larue County, Kentucky (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Larue County is $22.81 base + $11.87 fringe = $34.68 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 · KY20260105 | $22.81 | $11.87 | $34.68 ⚑ |
| Highway | Federal · KY20260038 | $37.53 | $23.95 | $61.48 ⚑ |
| Residential | Federal · KY20260016 | $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
- KY20260105
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination KY20260105 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $912.40 in base wages plus $474.80 in fringe = $1,387.20 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 Larue Countyrate →Bricklayer in Larue Countyrate →Carpenter in Larue Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Larue 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