Contractor License Bond Amount Calculator

Estimate the required surety bond amount for your contractor license based on your state, contractor type, and business revenue. Bond amounts vary by jurisdiction and license classification.

Formula

Required Bond Amount = Base Bond (from state + license type + revenue tier) + Employee Surcharge

Employee Surcharge: $0 (1–5 employees) | $2,500 (6–20) | $5,000 (21–50) | $10,000 (51+)

Estimated Annual Premium = Required Bond Amount × Credit-Based Premium Rate

Premium Rates by Credit Score: Excellent (720+) = 1.0% | Good (680–719) = 1.5% | Fair (620–679) = 2.5% | Poor (<620) = 5.0%

Premium Range = Annual Premium ± 20% (reflects surety market variability)

Assumptions & References

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