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Beauty Salon & Spa workers compensation in Wyoming

Wyoming is a monopolistic state fund (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services), so class-by-class Beauty Salon & Spa rates are available only via the state fund, not in public filings. As a national reference, Beauty Salon & Spa workers comp runs a median of $0.260 per $100 of payroll, with a range of $0.151 to $1.19 across reporting states. Wyoming caps weekly benefits at $1,595 with a 2-year statute of limitations. Verified 2026-05-09.

National median $0.260
Rate authority Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Max weekly benefit $1,595

Beauty Salon & Spa rate context for Wyoming

Wyoming does not publish class-by-class loss costs publicly, but Beauty Salon & Spa rates from comparable reporting states give you a useful planning range. Use the national rate range below as a baseline; your actual quote depends on payroll size, loss history, and your specific NCCI class code.

Beauty Salon & Spa class code Typical occupation National median National range
9586 Barber, beauty parlor, hair stylist $0.260 $0.151 - $1.19
Why no per-state rates here? Wyoming runs a monopolistic state fund (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services), so private carriers do not file public rates. The class codes above use the same NCCI nomenclature, but your binding rate comes from your carrier's filed loss cost multiplier (LCM) applied to those base loss costs.

Wyoming compliance for Beauty Salon & Spa employers

Coverage threshold

All employers with one or more employees are generally required to carry coverage.

1099 vs W-2 in Beauty Salon & Spa

Individuals classified as independent contractors are generally not considered employees for workers' compensation purposes if they meet specific criteria.

Owner exclusion

Allowed in Wyoming. Sole proprietor self-coverage optional; LLC member self-coverage optional.

Max weekly benefit

$1,595 at 66.67% of average weekly wage, effective 2025-07-01.

Statute of limitations

2 years from injury date in Wyoming.

Cross-cite: full Wyoming workers comp overview · Beauty Salon & Spa cross-state rate comparison · Wyoming workers comp lawyer guide · Wyoming settlement chart

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Filing checklist for Beauty Salon & Spa businesses in Wyoming

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

    All employers with one or more employees are generally required to carry coverage. For Beauty Salon & Spa operations, this typically applies once you make a first W-2 hire, even part-time.

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Beauty Salon & Spa businesses typically use codes like 9586. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. Across reporting states, Beauty Salon & Spa median rates run $0.260 per $100 with a range of $0.151 to $1.19.

  3. Step 3, Get a quote

    Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is one option in Wyoming; private carriers (Travelers, Hartford, Liberty Mutual, AmTrust) also write coverage. Schedule credits up to 25% are typical for low-loss accounts.

  4. Step 4, Document subcontractors

    Principal contractors are generally liable for injuries to employees of uninsured subcontractors. Beauty Salon & Spa operators with crews of 1099s should keep certificates of insurance for every sub, otherwise the GC absorbs the sub liability at audit.

  5. Step 5, Annual audit

    Carriers audit payroll within 90 days of policy expiration. Have payroll segregated by class code, job descriptions on file, and overtime properly excluded from rated payroll. Beauty Salon & Spa class allocation can shift if any worker spends more than 50% of time on a different code.

Penalty for non-coverage in Wyoming: Employers failing to provide coverage may face fines, imprisonment, and civil liability for an injured worker's medical expenses and lost wages.

Beauty Salon & Spa workers comp FAQs in Wyoming

Why aren't Beauty Salon & Spa workers comp rates published for Wyoming?

Wyoming is a monopolistic state fund. Class-by-class rate data for this state is available through the rating bureau or licensed brokers. For a national reference, Beauty Salon & Spa median rates run $0.260 per $100 of payroll across all reporting states, with a typical range of $0.151 to $1.19.

How can a Beauty Salon & Spa business in Wyoming get a real quote?

Get a quote from any private carrier licensed in Wyoming or the state fund (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services). Provide your annual payroll, ownership structure, and your current Beauty Salon & Spa class code. Most carriers will return a binding quote within 24-48 hours.

Are Beauty Salon & Spa 1099 contractors covered by workers comp in Wyoming?

Individuals classified as independent contractors are generally not considered employees for workers' compensation purposes if they meet specific criteria.

What is the maximum weekly benefit for an injured Beauty Salon & Spa worker in Wyoming?

Wyoming caps weekly workers comp benefits at $1,595 (effective 2025-07-01), calculated as 66.67% of the average weekly wage. Beauty Salon & Spa workers are subject to the same statutory cap as workers in any other industry.

How long does a Beauty Salon & Spa worker have to file a comp claim in Wyoming?

The statute of limitations in Wyoming is 2 years from the date of injury. Most claims also require notice to the employer within 30 days. Beauty Salon & Spa workers should report any incident on the date it happens, even minor strains, because cumulative trauma claims can fail without contemporaneous documentation.

Can a Beauty Salon & Spa business owner exclude themselves from comp coverage in Wyoming?

Yes, Wyoming allows business owners (sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, corporate officers) to file an exclusion election. Beauty Salon & Spa owner-operators often elect out to keep premium below the minimum. Sole-proprietor self-coverage is not required, and LLC member self-coverage is not required.