ILLINOIS PREVAILING WAGE RATES

FOOD SERVICE

April 1, 2011
Jurisdiction: MERCER COUNTY
Wages: Cook:                    $8.30/Hour
Health & Welfare: $424.14/month for individuals in positions scheduled 30 hours per
week.
Pension: 8.49% of gross for individuals in positions scheduled 600 or more
hours annually.
Vacation: For individuals who work 240 days per year, paid in hourly equivalent
days:
1st Year 5 Days
2nd Year 7 Days
3rd Year 10 Days
These wage rates and fringe benefits are determined by the Illinois Department of Labor to be conditions prevalent in the state of Illinois and shall be the minimum requirements for food service workers under the Illinois Finance Procurement Code. Retroactive reimbursement is required if less than the prevailing wage was paid at any time.