California · NCCI / state rating bureau

Excavation workers comp rate in California

The filed workers comp rate for class code 6204 (Excavation) in California is $8.46 per $100 of payroll , effective 2025-09-01. On $500,000 of payroll, that's roughly $42,300 in base premium.

Rate per $100 $8.46
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 6204 in California?

The filed workers comp loss cost / rate for NCCI class code 6204 (Excavation) in California is $8.46 per $100 of payroll, effective 2025-09-01.

How much would I pay in California for code 6204 on $500,000 of payroll?

At $8.46 per $100, $500,000 of payroll yields a base premium of $42,300 before experience modifier and schedule credits. Actual cost varies by carrier and underwriting.

Where else can I see code 6204?

WA has the cheapest filed rate for code 6204 ($0.489) and CA the highest ($8.46). California sits at the 100th percentile across 23 peer states.