California · NCCI / state rating bureau

Social Service Staff workers comp rate in California

The filed workers comp rate for class code 8840 (Social Service Staff) in California is $0.280 per $100 of payroll , effective 2025-09-01. On $500,000 of payroll, that's roughly $1,400 in base premium.

Rate per $100 $0.280
Rate type advisory_pure_premium
Authority NCCI / state rating bureau
Effective 2025-09-01
vs peers 50%
Confidence HIGH

FAQ

What is the workers comp rate for code 8840 in California?

The filed workers comp loss cost / rate for NCCI class code 8840 (Social Service Staff) in California is $0.280 per $100 of payroll, effective 2025-09-01.

How much would I pay in California for code 8840 on $500,000 of payroll?

At $0.280 per $100, $500,000 of payroll yields a base premium of $1,400 before experience modifier and schedule credits. Actual cost varies by carrier and underwriting.

Where else can I see code 8840?

OK has the cheapest filed rate for code 8840 ($0.170) and NJ the highest ($0.380). California sits at the 50th percentile across 4 peer states.