Certified Payroll WH-347 Generator

Employees

Total Hours

Gross Wages

$0.00

Deductions

$0.00

Net Wages

$0.00

Contractor Information

Contractor / Subcontractor Name Address Payroll No. Week Ending (Saturday) Signer Name Signer Title

Project Information

Project Name & Location Project / Contract No. Prime Contractor Overtime Multiplier This is the final payroll for this project

Employee Payroll

ST = straight-time hours, OT = overtime hours. Gross = ST × rate + OT × rate × multiplier.

Name / SSN (last 4) / Classification	Type	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Total Hrs	Rate ($/hr)	Gross Earned	FICA	Withholding	Other Ded.	Net Paid
TOTALS (ST + OT)		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Creates a print-ready PDF summary of this payroll. If your contract requires the official U.S. DOL WH-347 form, transfer these figures onto it or attach this sheet as supporting detail.

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How to Fill Out Form WH-347: The Ultimate Certified Payroll Compliance Guide

Navigating government compliance on federal or state-funded construction projects can be incredibly daunting. Under the Davis-Bacon Act, contractors and subcontractors are legally required to submit weekly certified payroll records using Form WH-347. A single math error, misclassified worker, or missed filing window can result in severe penalties, frozen contract payments, or audits.

📋 What is Form WH-347?

Form WH-347 is a weekly payroll report mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for public works projects. It tracks the exact daily hours, wage rates, and fringe benefits paid to every laborer on the job site to prove adherence to prevailing wage laws.

⏳ Timely Filing Rules

Certified payroll reports must be completed and submitted to the project's contracting agency exactly seven days after the end of each workweek. Delays can freeze funding for the entire project.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Form WH-347 Fields

To properly satisfy audit requirements, ensure your administrative team populates the following fields meticulously:

Contractor / Subcontractor Details: State your full legal corporate identity and official address. Make sure to clearly state whether you are the Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor.

Project Identification Number: Input the precise federal contract tracking number provided by the hiring agency. Missing this causes immediate system rejection.

Employee Personal Identifiers: Enter the full name and only the last 4 digits of the Social Security Number (SSN) for every laborer. Full SSNs should never be included due to privacy compliance laws.

Work Classification: State the exact tier of the laborer (e.g., Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Plumber). The title must match the official local prevailing wage determination sheet perfectly.

Understanding Tiered Daily Math & Overtime Rules

The most common reason for audit failures is incorrect math regarding Straight Time (ST) versus Overtime (OT). Under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, any hours worked over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week must be paid at a minimum of 1.5 times the basic prevailing wage rate.

⚠️ Crucial Audit Tip: When filling out the grid manually, calculations must show daily breakdowns. Manually calculating these figures for 20+ workers frequently leads to fractional rounding mistakes. Our interactive dynamic calculator widget above completely automates this math natively in the browser to eliminate risk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What happens if we don't have any work during a specific week?

You must still submit a report! It is called a "No Work" report. You increment the payroll number sequentially, write "No Work" across the employee rows, sign the statement of compliance, and submit it on time.

2. How long are we required to store our historical WH-347 payroll records?

The Department of Labor requires all contractors to securely preserve their certified payroll data and corresponding site records for at least 3 years following the formal completion of the contract.