Apprentice Wages and Fringes

The established base rate of pay for the Apprenticeship Program is $18.41 per hour. When apprentices are receiving their on-the-job training (OJT), they will be paid a percentage of this rate based upon the number of on-the-job training hours they have accumulated as outlined below.  At no time will the apprentice be paid less than the District of Columbia minimum wage. 

OJT Hours

% of Base Rate

Wage Rate

0- 800

60%

$11.04

801- 1600

70%

$12.88

1601- 2400

80%

$14.72

2401- 3200

90%

$16.56

 
During the first 1000 hours of on-the-job training, health insurance contributions will be submitted by the employer on behalf of the apprentice to the Laborers' Training & Apprenticeship Institute of Washington D.C. and Vicinity. After the first 1000 hours and for the remainder of the program, the employer will submit contributions for the full fringe benefit package including pension and health insurance.  

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