Window replacement cost in South Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,200 – $14,100
- Per window
- $420 – $1,412
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to replace windows in South Carolina? Plan on $4,200 to $14,100 for 10 windows. Wages (0.87x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (93.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $8,950 (Myrtle Beach) to $9,200 (Hilton Head) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in South Carolina (statewide), standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $717 to $1,114 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,350 | $3,300 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,150 | $14,100 | 100% |
Why two South Carolina quotes can differ
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
Permit
Window permits are $50-$200 each, or $400-$600 total for a multi-window job, and are often only needed when you change the opening (HomeGuide). No permit fee is included here because many cities do not ask for one on same-size replacements.
Other South Carolina jobs that often go with windows
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Carolina's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, garage door is −6% and vinyl siding −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
South Carolina seasons and windows
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and South Carolina is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Charleston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in South Carolina at 12 months; Columbia has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Columbia to 54 inches in Myrtle Beach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 35 | 91 | 47 | 11: August through June |
| Columbia | 37 | 93 | 44 | 9: September through May |
| Charleston | 44 | 88 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Spartanburg | 32 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
| Myrtle Beach | 34 | 87 | 54 | 12: all year |
| Florence | 36 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
| Hilton Head | 40 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
South Carolina labor market for windows
South Carolina's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.87 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.35 an hour, 11% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $27.82 an hour. About 740 work in the state. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.36 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $30.10 an hour. About 6,950 work in the state. That is 30.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.02 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 28,020 of them working in the state, 121.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($27.82 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.50) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.50 | $24.35 | $27.82 | $27.44 | 0.89 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.97 | $24.36 | $30.10 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.61 | $23.02 | $29.31 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Which South Carolina city is cheapest for windows?
2 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 (10 windows) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Greenville, SC | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Charleston, SC | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| Columbia, SC | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Florence, SC | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: South Carolina prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,200 to $8,150
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,050 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,200 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,300 – $12,200 | $10,800 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,200 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,500 – $20,400 | $17,900 – $27,900 | $25,400 – $35,300 |
South Carolina against its neighbors
South Carolina ranks 38 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for windows, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,600 and the cheapest Arkansas at $8,750, both for 10 windows at the midpoint. South Carolina sits at $9,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +6% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
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Window replacement in South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in South Carolina?
$4,200 to $14,100 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for windows?
Myrtle Beach at about $8,950 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Hilton Head at $9,200.
+Is windows cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $9,150 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 25% ($2,350). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.35 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.50 to $27.82.
+Where does South Carolina rank for windows costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,150 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in South Carolina?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $14,100. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in South Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Carolina metros we cover, Charleston has the most comfortable months (12 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.
Window replacement by city in South Carolina
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 Window Replacement 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 = 65% of the low installed price and 75% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that the window unit is 65-75% of replacement cost.