Looking for the workers’ comp class code that best matches your business? Enter the business name, choose the state where the work is performed, and describe the actual work. We’ll suggest the closest industry currently supported by our calculator and show the possible class code or codes we use for that state.
Suggested industry
Landscaping
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iThis is a best guess, not an official classification decision. The exact workers’ compensation class can depend on the work actually performed, employee duties and carrier rules. A licensed agent or insurer should confirm the final classification.
Start with the work your employees actually perform. A company name can be useful, but it can also be vague. “Smith Services” could describe a cleaning company, an electrical contractor, a consulting business or something else entirely. A short description such as “commercial office cleaning” or “installs residential electrical panels” gives the lookup much better context.
Choose the state where the work is performed because workers’ compensation classification systems and code mappings can differ by state. The result here is a starting point for the 10 Second Quotes calculator, not a binding classification for an insurance policy.
Search by business activity, not just job title
Workers’ comp classification is generally tied to the nature of the operation and the duties employees perform. Two companies with similar names can belong in different classifications when the actual work is different. Describe the hands-on work, where it happens and what the crew does day to day.
Good search descriptions:“repairs residential roofs”“cleans commercial offices”“installs plumbing and water heaters”“desk-based bookkeeping and payroll”
These pages use the same plain-English helper, but the supporting guidance and example classifications are written for that state rather than simply swapping the state name.
Class code lookup FAQ
Is this an official workers’ comp class code assignment?
No. It is a best-fit helper for choosing an industry in our cost calculator. The insurer or licensed agent should confirm the final policy classification.
Can one business have more than one workers’ comp class code?
Yes. A business can have different operations or employee duties that are treated separately. That is one reason a short online lookup cannot replace underwriting or a policy audit.
Why does the same business type sometimes have different codes by state?
Workers’ compensation classification rules are state-specific. Some states use different rating bureaus, phraseology or code structures, so the same business activity does not always map identically across jurisdictions.