Kitchen cabinets cost in Illinois
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $16,900
- Per linear ft
- $172 – $615
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Illinois, new kitchen cabinets costs about $4,800 to $16,900 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 19% above the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $37.98 an hour in Illinois (US: $29.12).
Inside Illinois, the metros we cover range from $9,650 (Champaign) to $11,100 (Chicago) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Illinois (statewide), standard level
$8,400 to $13,200
About $305 to $482 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,350 | $4,400 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $7,650 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $8,400 | $13,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Illinois
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,900 | $5,200 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $5,950 | $10,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 9% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,800 | $16,900 | 100% |
Illinois labor market for kitchen cabinets
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.36 for Illinois.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $37.98 an hour, which is 30% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.00 and $51.42 an hour. BLS counts 19,570 of them working in the state, 32.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $47.87 an hour, 58% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $35.35 and $56.47 an hour. About 23,120 work in the state. That is 37.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $48.05 an hour, which is 57% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.65 and $57.72 an hour. BLS counts 16,750 of them working in the state, 27.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($51.42 an hour) would add about $1,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.00) would take off about $1,300. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,098,130 jobs across Illinois (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $27.00 | $37.98 | $51.42 | $29.12 | 1.30 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $35.35 | $47.87 | $56.47 | $30.38 | 1.58 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $34.65 | $48.05 | $57.72 | $30.67 | 1.57 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
Which Illinois city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +3% |
| Springfield, IL | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | −7% |
| Rockford, IL | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | −8% |
| Peoria, IL | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IL | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | −9% |
| Champaign, IL | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −11% |
Related projects, priced for Illinois
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Illinois wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+23%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,300 – $34,600 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $590 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,350 | +23% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +11% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Illinois
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Quality levels and sizes in Illinois
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Illinois wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,800 to $9,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,400 to $13,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$12,000 to $16,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,150 | $5,350 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,900 | $6,900 – $10,800 | $9,850 – $13,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,800 – $9,600 | $8,400 – $13,200 | $12,000 – $16,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,350 – $14,900 | $13,000 – $20,500 | $18,600 – $26,100 |
Illinois versus the states around it
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Illinois sits at $10,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 120 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −16% |
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −16% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −15% |
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −21% |
| Kentucky | 280 miles away | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | −22% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Illinois: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Illinois?
$4,800 to $16,900 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Illinois can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Illinois is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Champaign at about $9,650 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Chicago at $11,100.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Illinois than the US average?
It is 19% more expensive: $10,800 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Illinois?
About 55% ($5,950). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.36x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Illinois?
The BLS statewide median is $37.98 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.00 to $51.42.
+Where does Illinois rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,800 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Illinois?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,600 and premium work $12,000 to $16,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Illinois
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 Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.