Prevailing wage in Delaware
Prevailing Wage in Delaware — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
29 Del. C. §6960(a): public-works contracts or aggregate contracts to which the state or a subdivision is a party and for which the state appropriated part of the funds.
Thresholds and scope
More than $500,000 new work; more than $45,000 listed non-new work.
The rules
- The threshold is in excess of $500,000 for new construction and in excess of $45,000 for alteration, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, demolition or reconstruction. Specifications state the minimum wages for the applicable workers as determined by Delaware DOL. Source
- Covered laborers and mechanics must receive the specified wages at least weekly under §6960(b). Source
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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