California · NCCI / state rating bureau

Police, sheriffs workers comp rate in California

The filed workers comp rate for class code 7720 (Police, sheriffs) in California is $2.73 per $100 of payroll , effective 2025-09-01. On $500,000 of payroll, that's roughly $13,650 in base premium.

Rate per $100 $2.73
Rate type advisory_pure_premium
Authority NCCI / state rating bureau
Effective 2025-09-01
vs peers 91%
Confidence HIGH

FAQ

What is the workers comp rate for code 7720 in California?

The filed workers comp loss cost / rate for NCCI class code 7720 (Police, sheriffs) in California is $2.73 per $100 of payroll, effective 2025-09-01.

How much would I pay in California for code 7720 on $500,000 of payroll?

At $2.73 per $100, $500,000 of payroll yields a base premium of $13,650 before experience modifier and schedule credits. Actual cost varies by carrier and underwriting.

Where else can I see code 7720?

UT has the cheapest filed rate for code 7720 ($0.570) and NJ the highest ($4.95). California sits at the 91th percentile across 23 peer states.