NAICS Code for Staffing Agency
The NAICS code for a staffing agency is 561320, Temporary Help Services. Temporary and contract staffing, where you supply workers to clients, falls under 561320, Temporary Help Services. Permanent placement agencies use 561311, and professional employer organizations use 561330. Federal agencies buy administrative, clinical and support staff under these codes.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561320 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 561311 Employment Placement Agencies | You place people in permanent jobs for a fee. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 561312 Executive Search Services | You recruit executives. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 561330 Professional Employer Organizations | You act as the employer of record for a client's workforce (PEO). | $41.5 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a staffing agency?
The NAICS code for a staffing agency is 561320, Temporary Help Services. Temporary and contract staffing, where you supply workers to clients, falls under 561320, Temporary Help Services. Permanent placement agencies use 561311, and professional employer organizations use 561330. Federal agencies buy administrative, clinical and support staff under these codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561320?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561320 with $34 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.