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Window Replacement (per window) Cost in Illinois

$390 – $1,400We estimate window replacement (per window) in Illinois at $390 to $1,400 for one standard replacement window in an existing frame. The national estimate is $370 to $1,300. Illinois carpenter pay is 30% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$900
Labor hours (our assumption)13
Billed labor rate per hour$95$171
Estimated total$390$1,400

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.98 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$450$1,200Per window, installed. Page dated January 2026.
Today's Homeowner$400$1,000Per window, national average range with materials and installation. Page dated September 2025.
Bob Vila$180$409Per window, all types, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024.
Bob Vila$100$400Pocket (insert) window. The page lists the same $100 to $400 as materials only, so its installed label is doubtful. Page dated June 2024.

Cities in Illinois

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Chicago$38.68$400$1,400

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Indiana$30.23$380$1,300
Iowa$27.75$370$1,250
Kentucky$25.33$360$1,250
Missouri$29.25$370$1,300
Wisconsin$29.65$370$1,300

Other carpenter jobs in Illinois

Window Replacement (per window) 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.