Davis-Bacon compliance, done right and on time.
Certified payroll for contractors on federally funded projects. We handle Form WH-347, prevailing wage compliance, and Davis-Bacon requirements so you stay audit-ready.
Talk to a specialistWhat is certified payroll?
Certified payroll is a special type of weekly payroll used by contractors working on federally funded projects. It ensures you are complying with the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires anyone working on these projects to receive the prevailing wages and benefits set by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
To complete your certified payroll requirements, you will submit Form WH-347 to the DOL. This form lists each employee's name, job classification, hours worked, pay rate, gross wages, and deductions, plus a compliance statement certifying that all workers have been paid according to federal requirements.
Who needs to file certified payroll?
Certified payroll reports are required for contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded construction projects under the Davis-Bacon Act. This applies to most public works projects valued at over $2,000, such as building or repairing roads, bridges, or government facilities.
What is the prevailing wage?
Your employees' gross wages must meet the prevailing wage requirements for similar projects in the surrounding area, and any fringe benefits must meet these requirements as well. Some states have their own version of the prevailing wage. If your state's prevailing wage exceeds the federal rate, you are required to pay the state's rate.
You can contact the DOL to find your wage determination. Once you know the prevailing wage, you can complete Form WH-347. Even if you are not the primary contractor, you are responsible for filing accurate reports for your employees when performing covered work under a qualifying contract.
What does "prevailing wage" mean?
All workers employed on public works projects must be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work and the location of the project. Prevailing wage rates are usually based on the rates specified in collective bargaining agreements.
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