Key takeaway
At a glance
- A prevailing wage job cost calculator converts wage determination inputs, base wage, fringe, burden, overtime mix, crew size, and hours into an estimated public works labor cost for bid planning.
- Use the output for labor units, self-perform analysis, certified payroll planning, and public works bid pricing review.
- Use with the wage determination attached to the solicitation, contract, or agency bid documents.
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About this tool
Davis-Bacon / Prevailing Wage Job Cost Kit for public works estimators and payroll teams
Davis-Bacon / Prevailing Wage Job Cost Kit helps public works estimators and payroll teams convert wage determinations into bid-planning labor rates and public works crew budgets. Enter jurisdiction, trade classification, base wage, fringe, payroll burden, insurance burden, overtime mix, crew hours, and crew size and get estimated burdened labor cost per hour plus total crew cost for the job you can use immediately in your bid or project file.
Built for common US construction workflows, including municipal, state, federal, commercial, and subcontractor bid documentation.
A prevailing wage job cost calculator converts wage determination inputs, base wage, fringe, burden, overtime mix, crew size, and hours into an estimated public works labor cost for bid planning.
How to use
Quick start guide
- 1Choose the wage jurisdiction and trade class
- 2Enter base wage, fringe, burden, and overtime assumptions
- 3Add crew hours and crew size
- 4Download the job cost kit
FAQ
Common questions
What does this tool do?
A prevailing wage job cost calculator converts base wage, fringe, payroll burden, overtime mix, crew size, and hours into an estimated burdened labor rate and total crew cost for public works bid planning.
How should I apply the results?
Use the output for labor units, self-perform analysis, certified payroll planning, and public works bid pricing review.
Is this suitable for public bids?
Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.
Who should use this?
Use this lead magnet when a contractor is pricing federal, state, or municipal public works labor and needs a documented wage-cost worksheet before bid submission.
Which markets does it cover?
United States federal construction, state public works, municipal public works, state DOT projects, county infrastructure bids, California prevailing wage, Texas public works, Florida public construction
Key entities
Key entities and terms
Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage determination, wage determination, certified payroll, fringe benefits, base wage, public works labor cost, overtime premium, payroll burden, workers compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, SAM.gov, state prevailing wage, federal construction contracts
Citations
Citation-ready context
- Use with the wage determination attached to the solicitation, contract, or agency bid documents.
- The worksheet supports bid planning and certified payroll preparation, but it does not replace legal or payroll compliance review.
- Best for estimators converting base wage, fringe, burden, overtime, crew size, and hours into public works bid cost.
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