Window replacement cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,250 – $14,200
- Per window
- $423 – $1,421
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Hilton Head, plan on $4,250 to $14,200 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $423 to $1,421 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $26.42 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 4% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $723 to $1,122 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,400 | $3,350 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Hilton Head wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hilton Head metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,850, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.0) and land at $0 to $0.
How Hilton Head compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $8,850 to $9,200 across Hilton Head and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #169 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Hilton Head is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +2% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −2% |
What nearby projects cost in Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and vinyl siding −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Hilton Head
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Climate in Hilton Head: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaufort Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Hilton Head (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Hilton Head
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $8,200
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,250 to $11,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,100 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,250 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,350 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,600 – $20,600 | $18,100 – $28,000 | $25,500 – $35,500 |
Hilton Head labor market for windows
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Hilton Head is 0.90 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.42 an hour, which is 4% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.57 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 53.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.20 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.70 and $25.40 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 139.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($21.57) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 0.5% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.57 | $26.42 | $27.39 | $27.44 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.70 | $22.20 | $25.40 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Window replacement in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Hilton Head?
For 10 windows, expect $4,250 to $14,200 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,200. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Hilton Head?
About $423 to $1,421 per window for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $450 to $1,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,850, which is 4% less than Hilton Head ($9,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $9,200. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Hilton Head?
$6,350 to $21,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Hilton Head?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Hilton Head area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for windows compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $26.42 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.57 to $27.39.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Hilton Head?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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.
Window replacement near Hilton Head
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.