Vinyl fence cost in Illinois
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,900 – $10,100
- Per linear ft
- $32.50 – $66
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Illinois prices for vinyl fence: $4,900 to $10,100 for 150 linear ft, or $32.50 to $66 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 9% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $37.98 an hour.
Inside Illinois, the metros we cover range from $6,800 (Champaign) to $7,700 (Chicago) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Illinois (statewide), standard level
$6,450 to $8,500
About $42.50 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,850 | $6,050 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,450 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Illinois
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,900 | $5,450 | $7,000 | 73% |
| Labor | $970 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,900 | $7,500 | $10,100 | 100% |
How Illinois compares with nearby states
Illinois ranks 6 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Illinois sits at $7,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 120 miles away | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | −11% |
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −11% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −11% |
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −13% |
| Kentucky | 280 miles away | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −13% |
Extras that change the Illinois total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Illinois by the average of the local wage index (1.30) and goods index (1.04), a factor of 1.17. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $910 |
| Remove old fence | $1,750 – $3,500 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Illinois
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Wages behind the Illinois number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.30 for Illinois.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.18 an hour, 29% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $45.79 an hour. About 35,940 work in the state. That is 58.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($51.42 an hour) would add about $350 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.00) would take off about $280. 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) | 50% | $27.00 | $37.98 | $51.42 | $29.12 | 1.30 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.14 | $29.18 | $45.79 | $22.66 | 1.29 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
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
$4,900 to $6,950
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,450 to $8,500
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$8,000 to $10,100
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,300 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,900 – $6,950 | $6,450 – $8,500 | $8,000 – $10,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,550 – $9,250 | $8,600 – $11,300 | $10,600 – $13,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,750 – $13,900 | $12,800 – $16,900 | $15,900 – $20,000 |
Vinyl fence cost by metro in Illinois
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 13%. 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 (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $5,050 – $10,300 | $7,700 | +3% |
| Peoria, IL | $4,500 – $9,350 | $6,950 | −7% |
| Springfield, IL | $4,500 – $9,350 | $6,950 | −7% |
| Bloomington, IL | $4,500 – $9,300 | $6,900 | −8% |
| Rockford, IL | $4,450 – $9,200 | $6,850 | −9% |
| Champaign, IL | $4,450 – $9,100 | $6,800 | −9% |
Weather windows across Illinois
Season matters for vinyl fence. For each Illinois metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Illinois metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Chicago to 40 in Springfield.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19 | 85 | 34 | 9: March through November |
| Peoria | 18 | 86 | 38 | 9: March through November |
| Rockford | 15 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Champaign | 18 | 85 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Springfield | 19 | 86 | 40 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 16 | 86 | 39 | 9: March through November |
If you are planning more than one job in Illinois
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Illinois wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+19%) and aluminum fence lowest (+13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $8,700 | +15% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,400 | +19% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $6,050 | +17% |
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Vinyl fence in Illinois: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Illinois?
$4,900 to $10,100 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Illinois can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Illinois is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Champaign at about $6,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Chicago at $7,700.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Illinois than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $7,500 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Illinois?
About 26% ($1,950). Materials are 73%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.30x 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 vinyl fence costs?
6th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,500 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Illinois?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,900 to $6,950 and premium work $8,000 to $10,100. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Illinois?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Illinois metros we cover, Chicago has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Illinois?
$180 to $910, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence 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 Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.