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The document provides an update on the definitions and classifications of Federal wage areas and survey areas across various states in the U.S. It outlines how wage areas are geographically defined, including survey areas where wage surveys are conducted and areas of application where derived wage schedules are applied uniformly. The document lists specific counties and cities included in each wage area for multiple states, detailing both survey area definitions and their corresponding areas of application.

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What is a federal wage survey?

The Department of Defense (DOD) conducts Federal Wage Surveys (FWS) and establishes pay rates for all regular FWS wage schedules and most special FWS wage schedules.

Are surveyors exempt from Davis-Bacon?

When is surveying not subject to Davis-Bacon requirements? Similarly, on a design-build contract, workers engaged in surveying work that is conducted to serve the project design work being conducted by the architect or engineering firm would not be covered by the Davis-Bacon labor standards.

What is the nationally recognized wage survey?

The National Compensation Survey (NCS) is conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect data on wages and benefits for Americas workforce.

Who conducts area wage surveys in the US?

OPM has identified DOD as the lead agency for each local wage area. OPM does not conduct local wage surveys. Labor organizations play an important role in the wage determination process by providing representatives at all levels of the wage determination process.

What is the pay scale for a WG 10?

The estimated total pay for a Wg 10 is $121,263 per year, with an average salary of $88,296 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $32,967 per year.

What is the FWS pay system?

The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system applicable to Federal appropriated and non-appropriated fund blue-collar or wage grade employees paid by the hour. The FWS establishes pay rates for employees whose pay is fixed and adjusted periodically in ance with the prevailing wage rates in local wage areas.

What is the federal wage survey?

FWS Wage Surveys are conducted annually. During the first year of the two-year survey cycle, firms are visited by a team of Data Collectors who obtain data on the firms pay policies and specific information on company jobs comparable to our survey jobs.

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