Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Calvert County, Maryland (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Calvert County is $32.16 base + $9.35 fringe = $41.51 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Calvert County. Maryland also sets its own prevailing wage (MD DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MD rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MD20260109 | $32.16 | $9.35 | $41.51 |
| Heavy | Federal · MD20260032 | $25.08 | $5.27 | $30.35 |
| Residential | Federal · MD20260071 | $16.19 | $2.15 | $18.34 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Maryland (they govern federally funded work); the MD 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 → Maryland's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MD20260109
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- Jun 4, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MD20260109 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,286.40 in base wages plus $374.00 in fringe = $1,660.40 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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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