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Prevailing Wage For Carpenter - Foreman In Wabash, Illinois
WageFinder updated this rate on Thursday, May 21, 2026
Publish date according to source website:
The Total Prevailing Wage For A Carpenter - Foreman In Wabash, Illinois Is $73.98 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/laws-rules/conmed/documents/fy26/20260521/Wabash.pdf
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Wabash County
At $73.98 per hour, the Carpenter - Foreman rate in Wabash County is about 7% above the county median of $69.18, and ranks 21 of 63 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $73.98 | Carpenter - Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| County median | $69.18 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $12.67 – $117.82 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
| Fringe share | 33% | $24.65 of the $73.98 total |
Of that total, $49.33 is base cash wage and $24.65 is fringe. Fringe may be satisfied with bona fide benefit plan contributions, paid in cash, or a mix — but it is owed either way, and it is owed at straight time on overtime hours.
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Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Carpenter - Foreman in Wabash County, Illinois?
$73.98 per hour total — $49.33 base rate plus $24.65 in fringe benefits — under the state determination covering building construction in Wabash County, Illinois, dated Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Does this rate apply to every project in Wabash County?
No. It applies to building construction under state funding. The same county carries different rates for Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy work, and a state or city determination may apply instead of or alongside the federal one. Match all three — classification, construction type and funding source — before using a rate.
Is the fringe benefit amount included in the $73.98?
Yes. $73.98 is the base rate of $49.33 plus $24.65 of fringe. The fringe can be paid into bona fide benefit plans, paid as cash wages, or split between the two.
Where does this Carpenter - Foreman rate come from?
It is taken from the state wage determination published on the official government source, linked above. WageFinder re-reads those sources weekly and does not alter the rates. For compliance, the government determination is the authoritative document.
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