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California Prevailing Wage Compliance

Check requirements, find exemptions, lookup wage rates, and generate compliance checklists for California projects

⚠ Data may be outdated
Last verified: 11/15/2025
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Certified Payroll Requirements

Reporting and documentation requirements

California Requirements

Form: A-1-131

Frequency: weekly

Submit to: DIR eCPR System

Retention: 3 years

✓ Electronic submission available

Apprenticeship Requirements

Ratio: 1:5

One apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours

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Local Ordinances

Additional requirements in specific jurisdictions

San Francisco

city

Local Hire and prevailing wage requirements

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Los Angeles

city
Threshold: $25,000

Living wage and prevailing wage for city contracts

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Oakland

city

Local employment program with prevailing wage

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Disclaimer: This tool provides general guidance based on publicly available information. Prevailing wage requirements can be complex and may have exceptions. Always verify requirements with your legal counsel, the applicable agency, and current laws before proceeding.

Understanding California Prevailing Wage Requirements

Prevailing wage laws ensure that workers on government construction projects receive fair wages based on local standards. In California, these requirements apply to specific public works projects based on funding sources and project costs.

Key Prevailing Wage Triggers

  • State Projects: Triggered by state-specific thresholds and statutes
  • Federal Davis-Bacon: Applies when federal funds are used (threshold: $2,000)
  • Local Requirements: Some counties and cities have additional rules
  • Project Type: New construction vs. renovation may have different thresholds

This tool helps contractors, project managers, and procurement officers quickly determine if prevailing wages apply to their specific project in California.