Whether it's Federal Davis-Bacon, a state-specific prevailing wage law, or both, it's important to recognize that all states have requirements governing proper payment to workers on public work projects. It is the responsibility of all those involved, whether you are a local agency, developer, general contractor, or subcontractor, to stay up to date with frequently changing prevailing wage requirements.
Select your state from the drop-down menu to see the applicable prevailing wage laws in your area.
Only public works or public construction contracts worth more than $25,000 that are granted by the State of Alaska or a political subdivision thereof are subject to Alaska’s prevailing wage legislation, which follows the Little Davis-Bacon Act (LDBA).
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) is responsible for and publishes the prevailing minimum rate of pay (Pamphlet 600) twice a year and it differentiates these rates based on its two regions:
