$4,550 – $12,000We estimate heat pump installation in Illinois at $4,550 to $12,000 for a central heat pump on existing ductwork. The national estimate is $4,450 to $11,600. Illinois HVAC technician pay is 27% above the national median, ranking 3 of 51.
Part of the job
Low
High
Parts and materials (our assumption)
$4,000
$10,000
Labor hours (our assumption)
6
12
Billed labor rate per hour
$93
$167
Estimated total
$4,550
$12,000
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.21 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
Parts
$2,955 – $5,720
Budget Heating listed prices for 20 complete 3-ton heat pump split systems, including some wall-mount apartment types.
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.