Who is the Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator for?

It is built for public works estimators and payroll teams who need fast, accurate results for convert wage determinations into bid-ready labor rates.

How do I use the Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator?

Enter base wage and fringe Add payroll burden and overtime assumptions Review burdened hourly job cost

Is fringe included in overtime?

Typically fringe remains additive while overtime multipliers apply to base wage.

Can this support certified payroll planning?

Yes. It helps estimate labor cost before certified payroll execution.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and designed for quick, practical results.

Does this work for projects nationwide?

Yes. It uses standard construction inputs used across the US.

Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator

Convert wage determinations into burdened job cost per hour.

Prevailing Wage Job Cost

Base Wage ($/hr)

Fringe ($/hr)

Payroll Taxes (%)

Insurance/Burden (%)

Overtime Mix (%)

Blended Wage + Fringe

$63.15 / hr

True Public Work Job Cost

$74.52 / hr

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Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator for public works estimators and payroll teams

Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator helps public works estimators and payroll teams convert wage determinations into bid-ready labor rates. Enter base wage, fringe, tax burden, insurance burden, and overtime mix and get true burdened labor job cost per hour you can use immediately in your bid or project file.

Used by contractors across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, with active users in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver.

Quick answer: what does this tool do?

Translate prevailing wage plus burden into an hourly labor cost you can bid confidently.

How should I apply the results?

Use output for labor units, self-perform analysis, and bid pricing validation.

Is this suitable for public bids?

Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.

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The Prevailing Wage Job Cost Calculator gives fast, reliable results for public works estimators and payroll teams to convert wage determinations into bid-ready labor rates. Enter base wage, fringe, tax burden, insurance burden, and overtime mixand get true burdened labor job cost per hour in minutes.

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