Window replacement cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,300 – $14,400
- Per window
- $432 – $1,442
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Salt Lake City, plan on $4,300 to $14,400 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $432 to $1,442 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $735 to $1,139 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,550 | $3,550 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,350 | $14,400 | 100% |
Where the Salt Lake City price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Salt Lake City is 0.95 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salt Lake City metro is 96.4 (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 (100.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Salt Lake City: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Salt Lake City Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Salt Lake City (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Salt Lake City
Because every project leans on different trades, Salt Lake City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −2% and patio door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Is Salt Lake City cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $9,100 to $9,400 across Salt Lake City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Salt Lake City comes in at #143 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Salt Lake City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +13% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Salt Lake City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salt Lake City 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
$4,300 to $8,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,300 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,800 – $20,900 | $18,400 – $28,500 | $26,000 – $36,100 |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Salt Lake City
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is 0.95 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.75 an hour, which is 10% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.32 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 7.7 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 $28.78 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 6,420 of them working in the area, 77.7 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 $25.31 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $31.02 an hour. About 6,590 work in the metro. That is 79.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 2.4% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 826,210 jobs in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. That makes it the 37th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.20 | $24.75 | $29.32 | $27.44 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.55 | $25.31 | $31.02 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
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Window replacement in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Salt Lake City?
For 10 windows, expect $4,300 to $14,400 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Salt Lake City?
About $432 to $1,442 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 Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,250, which is 1% less than Salt Lake City ($9,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $9,350. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Salt Lake City?
$6,500 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for windows compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah statewide estimate ($9,250 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $24.75 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Salt Lake City
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.