Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Illinois
$220 – $780We estimate garbage disposal replacement in Illinois at $220 to $780 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. Illinois plumber pay is 57% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $100 | $350 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $120 | $216 |
| Estimated total | $220 | $780 |
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 – 4 | 1 to 4 hours (This Old House); 2 to 4 hours for a replacement including removal (Fixr); 1 to 3 hours (Bob Vila). | This Old House, Fixr, Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $150 | $950 | Buying and installing a new disposal. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $300 | $600 | National range, installed. Page dated January 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $150 | $950 | Replacement, citing Angi. Page dated July 2022. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $49.70 | $220 | $800 |
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 | $190 | $680 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $180 | $630 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $180 | $630 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $180 | $640 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $200 | $700 |
Other plumber jobs in Illinois
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Garbage Disposal 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.