A. Prevailing wages must be paid to all workers employed on a public works project when the public works project is more than $1,000.

What determines if a job is prevailing wage?

The “prevailing wages” are determined based on wages paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics employed on specific types of construction projects in an area.

What triggers prevailing wage?

Prevailing wage laws set wages and benefits rates based on market conditions, which are frequently higher than across-the-board minimum standards. Importantly, prevailing wage laws also establish a floor for government-funded work so that public contracting does not depress standards.