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New York Workers’ Comp Class Codes

New York workers’ comp classifications depend on the business operation and the work employees actually perform. Enter your business name and describe the work to get the closest industry currently supported by our calculator and the New York class code or codes mapped to that category.

How New York workers’ comp classification works

New York’s workers’ compensation classification and loss-cost system is administered through the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB). The 10 Second Quotes New York calculator uses NYCIRB 2026 loss costs with disclosed illustrative conversion assumptions; the classification helper below is a separate best-fit tool for choosing a broad industry.

For the best result, describe the operation rather than only entering a job title. “Manager,” “owner” or “technician” can apply to very different businesses. A description such as “commercial office cleaning,” “roof replacement,” “bookkeeping,” or “auto repair” gives the helper useful context.

Common New York class-code examples in our calculator

These examples are limited to the broad industries currently supported by 10 Second Quotes. They are not a complete list of New York workers’ comp classifications, and the final policy code can depend on operational details we do not collect here.

Why New York classification can differ from another state

A class code that looks familiar from another state should not be assumed to carry over unchanged. New York has its own rules, descriptions and rating values. That is why this page defaults the helper to New York and why the final classification should be confirmed in the New York system rather than copied from a policy written elsewhere.

Official/reference source: New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board

New York class-code FAQ

Who maintains New York workers’ comp classifications?

NYCIRB administers New York workers’ compensation classifications and loss costs. Insurers and licensed professionals use the applicable rules when assigning the final policy classification.

Can I use an NCCI class-code lookup for a New York policy?

Do not rely on a generic national lookup as the final answer for New York. Use New York-specific classification guidance and confirm the policy code with the insurer or licensed agent.

Why is office work often shown separately?

Desk-based clerical work can have a very different risk profile from field, shop or construction work. Whether separate clerical treatment applies depends on the actual operations and classification rules.