Georgia federal contract minimum wage increases to $17.75/hour

The minimum wage for workers on federal contracts in Georgia has increased to USD 17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. This change applies to employees working on or in connection with covered federal contracts and represents an increase from the previous federal contractor minimum wage rate.

Who is affected

This update affects employers holding federal contracts or subcontracts in Georgia, as well as their employees who perform work on or in connection with those contracts. The requirement applies to all covered federal contractors and subcontractors, regardless of company size, operating in Georgia. Workers who perform services on covered federal contracts—including construction, service, and concessions contracts—are entitled to this minimum wage rate.

What's changing

The federal contractor minimum wage in Georgia has increased to USD 17.75 per hour for covered workers. This rate applies to new federal contracts and contract-like instruments, as well as renewals or extensions of existing contracts, as specified under Executive Order 14026. The change builds on the federal contractor minimum wage framework established to ensure workers on government contracts receive wages above the standard federal minimum wage of USD 7.25 per hour.

What NEO partners and clients should do

• Review all active federal contracts and subcontracts to identify which employees are covered under Executive Order 14026 and ensure their wages meet or exceed USD 17.75 per hour.
• Update payroll systems immediately to reflect the new minimum wage rate for all covered federal contract workers in Georgia.
• Communicate the wage increase to affected employees and ensure proper documentation of compliance with federal contractor wage requirements.
• Consult with legal or compliance advisors if uncertain whether specific contracts or workers fall under the Executive Order 14026 coverage requirements.

Sources

• https://dol.georgia.gov/