NAICS Code 561320 — Temporary Help Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 56132 (Temporary Help Services).
| Code | 561320 |
|---|---|
| Title | Temporary Help Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $34 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time to supplement the working force of the client. The individuals provided are employees of the temporary help services establishment. However, these establishments do not provide direct supervision of their employees at the clients' work sites.
Illustrative Examples:
Help supply services
Model supply services
Labor (except farm) contractors (i.e., personnel suppliers)
Temporary employment or temporary staffing services
Manpower pools
Is a business under 561320 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 561320 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 561320 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Subsector | 561 | Administrative and Support Services |
| Industry Group | 5613 | Employment Services |
| NAICS Industry | 56132 | Temporary Help Services |
| National Industry | 561320 | Temporary Help Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
7363 | Help Supply Services |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.