Certified Payroll

Automated Certified Payroll Reporting

Certified payroll reports — done in minutes, not hours.

Whether you're managing one public project or hundreds across multiple states, Lumber keeps your certified payroll reports aligned with prevailing wage standards at all times.

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Submission-Ready Reports

Whether you’re submitting to LCP, DIR, eMars, Elation, or other government systems, Lumber ensures your reports are consistently accurate and submission-ready.

Real-Time Prevailing Wage Intelligence

Lumber continuously ingests federal and state prevailing wage determinations, and continuously applies the correct rates based on:

Project location
Labor classification
Craft and trade
Contract-specific wage schedules

So every job is always tied to the right prevailing wage baseline.

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Automated Wage Validation

Lumber validates payroll against prevailing wage requirements before certified payroll reports are generated.

The system automatically verifies:

Correct prevailing wage rate
Fringe benefit requirements
Overtime calculations
Classification assignment
Apprentice and journeyman rates
Project-specific wage requirements

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Trusted by Contractors Running Certified Payroll

From federal infrastructure to state-funded projects, see why contractors rely on Lumber to stay compliant with prevailing wage requirements.

Why Lumber for Certified Payroll Reporting?

Automated Compliance

Configure state and project-specific prevailing wage rules, and let Lumber automatically calculate hours, pay rates, and fringe benefits.

Error Reduction

Minimize human error with AI-powered validation of hours, classifications, and deductions to ensure accurate reporting every time.

Time Savings

Generate comprehensive certified payroll reports in minutes instead of hours, freeing your team to focus on the job site.

Ready for Submission

Export reports in standard formats ready for submission to government agencies or upload directly through your agency portals.

Audit-Ready Records

Maintain an organized, centralized history of reports, employee timesheets, and pay data to simplify audits or compliance reviews.

Seamless Integration

Works directly with Lumber time tracking, payroll, and HR modules to ensure accurate, up-to-date data across all your systems.

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Submit Certified Payroll with Confidence

Automate WH-347 reporting, validate prevailing wage compliance, and eliminate costly payroll errors before they happen.

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More Features

Prevailing Wage

Set up prevailing wage rates (base + fringe) by project and let Lumber handle calculations automatically.

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Union Payroll

Configure union pay scales, shift differentials, and fringe contributions. Accurately track deductions and benefits per collective bargaining agreements.

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Worker Compensation

Link labor hours to job codes, classifications, and pay rates. Be ready for audits, reduce premium disputes, and keep costs under control.

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Expense Management

From per diem allowances to mileage reimbursements, Lumber gives you configurable policies by project, union, or prevailing wage rules.

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Tax Filing

With automated filings, digital records, and year-end forms delivered on time, you stay compliant and focused on the job site.

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More insights on Certified Payroll

What is certified payroll?

Certified payroll is a mandatory reporting process for contractors on federally funded or state public works projects. It verifies compliance with prevailing wage laws by reporting worker classifications, wages, hours, and fringes to government agencies.

Why do contractors need certified payroll software?

Certified payroll software automates the complex calculations, reduces errors, ensures timely compliance, and generates official reports like the WH-347 form, saving time and mitigating audit risks.

What information is included in certified payroll reports?

Certified payroll reports include employee names, job classifications, hours worked, wages, deductions, fringe benefits, and a signed compliance statement.

How does Lumber’s certified payroll software help contractors?

Lumber automates payroll calculations, manages union and fringe benefits, generates federal and state certified payroll reports, and provides alerts for compliance issues — all with easy report generation and secure access.

Can Lumber handle union-specific payroll requirements?

Yes, Lumber supports union 401k, PAC deductions, union rate application including reciprocity agreements, and union-specific reporting to ensure full compliance.

What export formats does Lumber support for certified payroll?

Lumber certified payroll software exports reports in PDF, XML, and CSV formats for flexible submission and record keeping.