Are You Employed on Any of the Following?
- Construction work on New York City public work projects such as streets, parks, public schools, subway stations, etc.
- Street excavations by utilities such as Con Edison or National Grid.
- Building service work such as janitor or doorperson in City office buildings or residential apartment buildings receiving certain property tax exemption benefits.
- Food services or temporary office services at City agencies.
You May Qualify for Prevailing Wage:
A wage and benefit rate set annually by the New York City Comptroller for each trade or occupation for employers performing the above-described work. Prevailing wage rates are significantly higher than minimum wage and are published at www.comptroller.nyc.gov/wages
Construction Workers
Prevailing Wage Rate
Example:
Laborer (Foundation, Concrete, Excavating, Street Pipe Layer and Common)
Wage + Benefit Rates Per Hour:
$96.73
+ Supplemental Benefit Wage Rate Per Hour: $52.23
Effective Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
Building Service Employees
Prevailing Wage Rate
Example:
Residential Building Cleaner/Porter, Doorperson, Elevator Operator (43+ months of employment)
Wage + Benefit Rates Per Hour:
$43.15
+ Supplemental Benefit Wage Rate Per Hour: $15.20
Effective Period: 1/1/2024-4/20/2024
New York City Minimum Wage Rate Per Hour: $16.00
What to Know:
Workers are entitled to unpaid prevailing wages REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS.
- The Office of the NYC Comptroller DOES NOT inquire about immigration status and does not allow employers to raise the issue at hearings.
- We DO NOT disclose the names or identities of complaining workers unless necessary for settlement or hearing. Workers have the option of remaining anonymous.
- You can still submit a complaint even if your employer has offered you a settlement, but you feel the amount is not correct.
All calls and communications will remain confidential.
Construction Workers
Construction workers employed by private contractors on NYC public works projects are entitled to prevailing wages and benefits.
For example:
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Hourly Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (Building) | $55.05 | $47.88 | $102.93 |
| Electricians (Street Lighting) | $61.00 | $62.13 | $123.13 |
| Hazardous Material Handler | $39.50 | $20.60 | $60.10 |
| Iron Workers (Ornamental) | $47.15 | $63.75 | $110.90 |
| Laborers (Excavation) | $44.50 | $52.23 | $96.73 |
| Mason Tenders | $43.80 | $29.39 | $73.19 |
| Painters (Brush & Roller) | $43.00 | $40.88 | $83.88 |
| Plumbers | $72.50 | $41.45 | $113.95 |
Rates are valid through 6/30/2024.
Food or Temporary Office Services
If you are employed by a contractor or subcontractor performing food services or temporary office services for City agencies you may be entitled to prevailing wages under NYC Administrative Code Section 6-109.
For example:
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Hourly Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafeteria Attendant | $23.37 | $2.19 | $25.56 |
| Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher | $19.83 | $2.19 | $22.02 |
| Administrative Assistant | $42.71 | $5.21 | $47.92 |
| File Clerk | $22.59 | $5.21 | $27.80 |
Rates are valid through 6/30/2024.
Building Service Employees
Building service workers may be entitled to prevailing wages and benefits if they are employed by:
- Private companies under contract with NYC government agencies.
- Landlords receiving 421-a property tax exemptions in buildings with 30 or more dwelling units built after 2007.
- Residential cooperative or condominium buildings receiving 467-a property tax abatements.
- Landlords leasing office space to NYC government agencies.
- Businesses receiving financial assistance from the City of New York.
For example:
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Hourly Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaner/Porter (Office Building Class “C”) | $29.40 | $14.84 | $44.24 |
| Building HVAC Service Operator (Fireperson) | $38.90 | $22.62 | $61.52 |
| Landscaper/Groundskeeper | $23.67 | $2.19 | $25.86 |
| Mover (Office Furniture & Equipment/Light Truck Driver) | $24.55 | $6.08 | $30.63 |
| Security Guard (Unarmed) 0-36 months |
$16.70* | $7.49** | $24.19 |
| Refuse Remover | $36.83 | $6.08 | $42.91 |
Rates are valid through 6/30/2024
**Rate valid 0-120 employment days: $7.03; 121-2 years: $7.05; after 2 years $7.49
If you believe your wages were stolen, please contact the New York City Comptroller’s Office, Bureau of Labor Law:
Call us at (212) 669-4443 or
Email us at laborlaw@comptroller.nyc.gov
Visit our website: www.comptroller.nyc.gov/wages