Workers comp rates for code 8203: Retail Store - Department Store
NCCI class code 8203 covers Retail Store - Department Store in the retail industry. The median rate across 19 states is $3.41 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $1.21 in Utah to $10.66 in New Jersey.
Also known as: Large retail store
Most expensive 5 states
- New Jersey $10.66
- Illinois $6.78
- Rhode Island $4.83
- Nevada $4.49
- Hawaii $4.29
Code 8203 rates in all 19 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8203 | $1.21 | 5% | view |
| Virginia | 8203 | $1.99 | 11% | view |
| Kentucky | 8203 | $2.30 | 16% | view |
| Tennessee | 8203 | $2.55 | 21% | view |
| Kansas | 8203 | $2.57 | 26% | view |
| Maryland | 8203 | $2.68 | 32% | view |
| Oregon | 8203 | $3.10 | 37% | view |
| Alabama | 8203 | $3.21 | 42% | view |
| Louisiana | 8203 | $3.34 | 47% | view |
| Alaska | 8203 | $3.41 | 53% | view |
| Indiana | 8203 | $3.61 | 58% | view |
| Minnesota | 8203 | $3.64 | 63% | view |
| Arkansas | 8203 | $3.78 | 68% | view |
| Oklahoma | 8203 | $4.23 | 74% | view |
| Hawaii | 8203 | $4.29 | 79% | view |
| Nevada | 8203 | $4.49 | 84% | view |
| Rhode Island | 8203 | $4.83 | 89% | view |
| Illinois | 8203 | $6.78 | 95% | view |
| New Jersey | 8203 | $10.66 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 8203
What occupation is NCCI class code 8203?
Class code 8203 is "Retail Store - Department Store" (also known as Large retail store), in the retail industry. The code is filed in 19 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 8203?
The median rate across 19 states is $3.41 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $1.21 (Utah) to $10.66 (New Jersey).
Why does code 8203 cost more in some states than others?
Workers comp rates reflect each state's loss experience for that occupation, the rating bureau's methodology (NCCI vs. independent), schedule rating credits, and the state's medical-cost inflation. Some states are monopolistic (only the state fund writes coverage) while others are open competitive markets.