Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Windsor County, Vermont (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Windsor County is $15.28 base + $5.28 fringe = $20.56 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Windsor County. Vermont also sets its own prevailing wage (VT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the VT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · VT20260023 | $15.28 | $5.28 | $20.56 |
| Highway | Federal · VT20260058 | $20.80 | $4.62 | $25.42 |
| Residential | Federal · VT20260015 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Vermont (they govern federally funded work); the VT 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 → Vermont's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- VT20260023
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination VT20260023 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $611.20 in base wages plus $211.20 in fringe = $822.40 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Addison Countyrate →Painter in Bennington Countyrate →Painter in Caledonia Countyrate →Painter in Chittenden Countyrate →Painter in Essex Countyrate →Painter in Franklin Countyrate →Painter in Grand Isle Countyrate →Painter in Lamoille Countyrate →Bricklayer in Windsor Countyrate →Carpenter in Windsor Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Windsor Countyrate →Drywall in Windsor 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