Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Colonial Heights* County, Virginia (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Highway construction) in Colonial Heights* County is $19.71 base + $3.56 fringe = $23.27 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Colonial Heights* County. Virginia also sets its own prevailing wage (VA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the VA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway | Federal · VA20260111 | $19.71 | $3.56 | $23.27 |
| Residential | Federal · VA20260147 | $14.70 | $1.71 | $16.41 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Virginia (they govern federally funded work); the VA 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 → Virginia's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- VA20260111
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination VA20260111 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $788.40 in base wages plus $142.40 in fringe = $930.80 gross for the week (Highway). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Laborer in Accomack Countyrate →Laborer in Albemarle Countyrate →Laborer in Alexandria* Countyrate →Laborer in Alleghany Countyrate →Laborer in Amelia Countyrate →Laborer in Amherst Countyrate →Laborer in Appomattox Countyrate →Laborer in Arlington Countyrate →Bricklayer in Colonial Heights* Countyrate →Carpenter in Colonial Heights* Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Colonial Heights* Countyrate →Drywall in Colonial Heights* 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