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WageIQ: Prevailing Wage and Union Payroll Compliance Software for the Construction Industry

WageIQ is a next-generation payroll compliance platform designed specifically for the construction industry. Purpose-built to handle complex prevailing wage and union wage and fringe calculations, WageIQ eliminates complexity and helps reduce compliance risk—before payroll even runs.

Trusted by Contractors

Integrated with Leading Payroll Providers

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Why Contractors Choose WageIQ

45%

Of contractors report manual payroll processes as a top compliance risk

$1,333

Average amount payroll mistakes cost contractors per worker in DOL penalties

55-106 Minutes

Average minutes it takes per project per month to manually complete certified payroll reports

Payroll for construction and the construction trades is one of the most complex and compliance-heavy functions in the industry. Manual spreadsheets and outdated processes create unnecessary risk, wasted time, and costly errors.

For contractors managing multiple unions, the stakes are even higher. Each union has different:

  • Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements
  • Benefit fund contribution formulas
  • Fringe contribution formulas
  • Reporting formats and deadlines
  • Reciprocity rules between locals

WageIQ changes that. By automating the most error-prone aspects of union and prevailing wage payroll, it frees your team to focus on running projects.

WageIQ Key Capabilities

Rate Management

Centralize all rate types in one system: prevailing wage rates by authority and classification, union CBA rates by local and trade, employee base rates, and project-specific premiums.

Rate Methodologies

Configure compliance requirements to enforce them automatically. Set up authority-specific rules for prevailing wage and define union CBA provisions incl. shift differentials, premium pay, and reciprocity. 

Rate Calculations

Automate complex fringe, benefit, and deduction formulas. Handle calculations based on hours worked, hours paid, percent of gross wages, or flat amounts per period. 

 

Get Started with WageIQ

See how WageIQ automates your most complex wage calculations. Schedule a personalized demo with our team to discuss your specific payroll challenges and learn how we can help you stay compliant and save time.

 
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Outcomes Delivered with WageIQ Prevailing Wage Compliance Software

Stay Compliant – Automatically apply prevailing wage and union payroll requirements to minimize audit risk

Save Time – Contractors reduce payroll processing time by an average of 45% by eliminating manual calculations

Lower Costs – Eliminate duplicate data entry and reduce error corrections

Scale Confidently – Grow your business without adding administrative staff

Protect Your Business – Reduce exposure to DOL audits, wage-hour violations, and penalties

What Contractors Are Saying

"We needed a way to manage union rules that change daily—by the job, the agreement, or even mid-shift. WageIQ gives us that control without the spreadsheet chaos."

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Built for the Realities of Construction Payroll

WageIQ complements your payroll system with construction-specific intelligence, handling the complexities of prevailing wage and union compliance:

Multi-state projects with varying prevailing wage laws
Employees working across different locals and collective bargaining agreements
Fringe benefit calculations that change by trade classification
Apprentice ratios and wage progressions
Shift differentials and premium pay rules

WageIQ handles what spreadsheets can't—applying the right rates for the right worker on the right project, every time.

See WageIQ in Action

WageIQ is purpose-built for the construction industry's toughest payroll compliance challenges. Whether you're managing prevailing wage projects or collective bargaining agreements, WageIQ helps keep your payroll accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

 

What to expect in your demo:

✓ Live walkthrough of union and prevailing wage calculations
✓ Integration assessment with your current payroll system
✓ Implementation timeline and pricing for your workforce size

Frequently Asked Questions About WageIQ

WageIQ uses CBA rules and local agreements to apply the correct wage rates, fringes, and contributions based on employee classification, local, and project location. You configure the rules and WageIQ handles the calculations before payroll runs.

Yes. WageIQ is built for contractors who work on both union and prevailing wage projects—or projects that require both. The platform applies the correct wage determination or CBA rates based on project requirements and employee assignments.

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Implementation time varies based on an organization’s specific requirements. Our team will work with you to establish a timeline during the implementation kickoff and will guide you through every step.

Yes. WageIQ and Points North’s Certified Payroll Reporting solution work together to create an end-to-end compliance workflow. WageIQ handles pre-payroll intelligence by calculating wages, fringes, and deductions before you process payroll, then sends that data to your payroll system. Certified Payroll Reporting receives data from your payroll system after processing to generate certified payroll reports and handle compliance submissions. Together, they cover your complete payroll compliance lifecycle.

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