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This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while partnering with internal teams, contractors, and subcontractors. Primary Responsibilities * Process ...

This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while partnering with internal teams, contractors, and subcontractors. Primary Responsibilities * Process ...

This role ensures adherence to California and federal labor regulations, including certified payroll reporting, apprenticeship requirements, and fringe benefit compliance. The specialist oversees ...

Prevailing Wage Administrator

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$28 - $37.50/hr

Establish labor compliance procedures for new projects and communicate project-specific requirements to internal teams. * Determine and monitor applicable wage determinations, employee ...

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How much do labor compliance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for labor compliance in the United States is $35.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in labor compliance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Labor Compliance, you need a solid understanding of labor laws, regulations, and contract requirements, often supported by a degree in human resources, law, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance management software, reporting systems, and certifications like SHRM or PHR can be highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, ethical judgment, and effective communication are vital soft skills for success in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensuring that organizations adhere to legal standards, avoid penalties, and maintain a fair workplace for all employees.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in labor compliance roles?

Professionals in Labor Compliance often navigate complex and evolving regulations at federal, state, and local levels, which can be challenging to interpret and implement consistently across an organization. They may also encounter resistance when enforcing compliance standards, particularly when changes impact established workflows or require additional training. Building effective communication channels between management, HR, and employees is crucial, as is staying proactive about updates to labor laws to prevent costly violations. Collaboration across departments and ongoing education are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring organizational compliance.

What is the difference between Labor Compliance vs Safety Coordinator?

AspectLabor ComplianceSafety Coordinator
Required CredentialsLabor law knowledge, certifications like OSHA 10/30OSHA training, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice, field inspections, compliance auditsOn-site safety inspections, training sessions
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, governmentConstruction, industrial, manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding legal compliance rolesEnsuring workplace safety standards

Labor Compliance professionals focus on ensuring adherence to labor laws, wage regulations, and employment standards. Safety Coordinators prioritize workplace safety, accident prevention, and safety training. While both roles aim to maintain a compliant and safe work environment, their core responsibilities and certifications differ, with Labor Compliance emphasizing legal adherence and Safety Coordinators focusing on safety protocols.

What is labor compliance?

Labor compliance refers to adhering to laws, regulations, and standards that govern workplace practices, including wages, working hours, safety, and employee rights. Professionals in labor compliance ensure that organizations follow federal, state, and local labor laws to avoid legal issues and promote fair treatment of workers. This role may involve conducting audits, training staff, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate compliance. Staying updated on changing regulations is essential for success in this field.
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Infographic showing various Labor Compliance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,648 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Labor and Compliance Analyst

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

Newport Beach, CA โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as McCarthy’s Compliance Analyst for prevailing wage and labor compliance issues. As a Compliance Analyst, this role reports to the Director of Labor Compliance and will focus their efforts on managing day-to-day issues pertaining to:

  •  Certified Payroll Programs, such as:
    • Davis Bacon and Related Acts
    • State/County/City Prevailing Wage
    • Apprenticeship Programs
    • Skilled and Trained Workforce (CA) / OJT is DBA/DBRA training programs

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interacting with project teams, providing additional oversight of administrative staff on issues pertaining to certified payroll, including:
    • Responding to questions regarding federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements
      • Along with replying to questions, will support and evaluate the type of questions asked, looking for trends or patterns
      • Provide guidance by sharing best practices and conducting training targeted towards programmatic solutions
  • Assess employment program data for key performance indicators, such as:
    • Issue tracking and follow up related to LCPtracker
    • Conducting remote compliance checks to verify projects and regions are meeting regulatory requirements
    • Managing the resolution of assessment findings and corrective actions
    • Regulatory Interaction (e.g., Regulatory visits, inspections, and results)
  • Managing project staff in addressing subcontractor questions or concerns
  • Tasks will include subcontractor training sessions as well as  on improperly submitted or delayed payrolls
  • Support in the management of Federal and Federally Funded projects’ administrative staff on compliance related issues

Additional duties will include:

  • Managing a compliance calendar, noting dates for submittals, training as well as internal schedules for assessments.
  • Monitor and research employment-related legislative and regulatory actions:
    • Attend conference sponsored by government agencies as well as private organizations
  • Conduct online research and establish social media alerts for compliance matters
  • Prevailing Wage
    • Assist in the oversight and management of project teams in the reporting of certified payroll
      • Ensure project team has a working knowledge of McCarthy’s LCPtracker databases or in some instances Client specific data base or tools
      • Verify project implementation, including:
        • Project start up training
        • Delivery of tools to project teams (e.g., Summary of eDocs, Review of Box Account, jobsite visits.)
    • Assist in the implementation, maintenance, oversight, and adjustment of McCarthy’s Prevailing Wage Program
    • Assist in the development, implementation, oversight and maintenance of McCarthy’s Policies and Procedures for Davis Bacon related compliance.  Including the development of standardized eDocuments for Federal and Federally Funded projects
    • Assist in the creation, implementation, and management of an onboarding plan for new certified payroll projects.
    • Manage McCarthy’s public works project details
    • Manage compliance issues
  • Assist with regulatory visits and audits

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, law or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience with certified payroll
  • Working knowledge of construction industry compliance requirements and standards.
  • Proficiency in compliance management software such as Paradigm 3, Intellect Compliance, and LCPtracker.
  • Advanced analytical abilities.
  • Effective research and processional networking skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

 
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $75,000 – $90,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.