California · NCCI / state rating bureau

Meat/Fish/Poultry Packing workers comp rate in California

The filed workers comp rate for class code 2003 (Meat/Fish/Poultry Packing) in California is $5.46 per $100 of payroll , effective 2025-09-01. On $500,000 of payroll, that's roughly $27,300 in base premium.

Rate per $100 $5.46
Rate type advisory_pure_premium
Authority NCCI / state rating bureau
Effective 2025-09-01
vs peers 100%
Confidence HIGH

FAQ

What is the workers comp rate for code 2003 in California?

The filed workers comp loss cost / rate for NCCI class code 2003 (Meat/Fish/Poultry Packing) in California is $5.46 per $100 of payroll, effective 2025-09-01.

How much would I pay in California for code 2003 on $500,000 of payroll?

At $5.46 per $100, $500,000 of payroll yields a base premium of $27,300 before experience modifier and schedule credits. Actual cost varies by carrier and underwriting.

Where else can I see code 2003?

UT has the cheapest filed rate for code 2003 ($0.560) and CA the highest ($5.46). California sits at the 100th percentile across 22 peer states.