Gutters cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.95 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Champaign area: $1,450 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $44.57 an hour in the Champaign area, 50% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Champaign, IL, standard level
$2,350 to $3,550
About $14.50 to $21.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 51% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,950 | $4,450 | 100% |
Where the Champaign price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Champaign wages are 1.30 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Champaign is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
What nearby projects cost in Champaign
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Champaign wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+12%) and attic insulation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $34,400 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,950 – $26,800 | +6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Champaign
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Champaign. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,450 to $2,650
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,350 to $3,550
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,250 to $4,450
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,450 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,600 |
Who does the work: Champaign trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Champaign the blend is 1.30.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $44.57 an hour, 50% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.50 and $45.70 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.92 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $38.56 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 6.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.59 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $36.74 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 54.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $15 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Champaign-Urbana has 105,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 196th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $30.50 | $44.57 | $45.70 | $29.71 | 1.50 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.85 | $28.92 | $38.56 | $26.65 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.95 | $28.59 | $36.74 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
How Champaign compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $3,050. Lafayette is the cheapest at $2,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $1,450 – $4,450 | $2,950 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −12% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −9% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $1,500 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $1,550 – $4,850 | $3,200 | +8% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Champaign ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Champaign is 7% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,500 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −9% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | level |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −12% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −16% |
The best months for gutters in Champaign
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Champaign Willard Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Champaign are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
Why two Champaign quotes can differ
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
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Gutters in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Champaign?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,450 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $3,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Champaign?
About $8.95 to $26.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 2% more than Champaign ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,950. Materials are 51% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Champaign?
$1,450 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 7% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $44.57 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.50 to $45.70.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Champaign?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,450. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Champaign?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Champaign
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.