Faucet Replacement Cost in Illinois
$200 – $730We estimate faucet replacement in Illinois at $200 to $730 for one kitchen or bathroom faucet. The national estimate is $160 to $580. Illinois plumber pay is 57% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $80 | $300 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $120 | $216 |
| Estimated total | $200 | $730 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $48.05 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1 | Fixr says most replacements take under 1 hour and gives no lower figure. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $150 | $400 | Typical range, kitchen faucet installed. Page dated February 2025. |
| This Old House | $150 | $600 | Faucet replacement. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $161 | $364 | Kitchen faucet replacement, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated September 2023. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $49.70 | $200 | $750 |
Who can legally do this in Illinois
Individuals who plan, inspect, install, alter, extend, repair or maintain plumbing systems in Illinois must be licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $36.69 | $170 | $630 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $160 | $580 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $160 | $580 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $160 | $590 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $180 | $650 |
Other plumber jobs in Illinois
- Toilet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Faucet Replacement cost in every state · Illinois home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.