Office & Professional

Workers' Comp Class Code 8601: Architects or Engineers — Consulting

What it covers

Consulting architects and engineers, including field survey visits. Rate reflects occasional site exposure; staff who never leave the office may qualify for clerical treatment where rules permit.

Illustrative rate range

$0.40 – $1.50 per $100 of payroll

National illustrative range — varies by state and carrier.

Worked example: on $50,000 of annual payroll, this code alone would cost roughly $200 to $750 a year.

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