Connecticut's prevailing wage law covers public works projects above specified thresholds. Rates are adjusted annually on July 1. The law covers both construction and certain service contracts on public buildings and works.
Connecticut has an active prevailing wage law (Connecticut Prevailing Wage Law (Conn. Gen. Stat. Sections 31-53 to 31-55)). Administered by Connecticut Department of Labor. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Connecticut. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Violations may result in debarment from public contracts, payment of back wages plus interest, and civil penalties. Willful violations may be referred for criminal prosecution.
Effective July 1, 2025, Public Acts 25-168 and 25-174 expanded coverage to include certain off-site fabrication and modified DECD-funded project requirements.