Basic
$122 – $293 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can with LED trim at fixed 3000K, wired from a nearby circuit
How Much Does Can Lighting Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one recessed (can) LED downlight in an existing finished ceiling, including wiring from a nearby circuit.
Can Lighting in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $144 to $345 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Can Lighting in Chicago, Illinois
$144 – $345
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for can lighting.
National average: $125 – $300 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$144 – $345 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can LED with selectable color temperature, dimmable, baffle trim, wired from a nearby circuit
Premium
$180 – $431 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can with high-CRI dimmable LED, selectable color temperature, gimbal trim, wired from a nearby circuit
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $60 – $144 | each |
| Labor | labor | $57 – $137 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $16 – $39 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $26 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Can Lighting photo examples
Recessed light housing being fitted into a kitchen ceiling opening with cable fed through
Photo: Stupid Dingo · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisInside of a recessed can light housing showing the socket and wiring
Photo: Stupid Dingo · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisHole saw cutting a round opening in a drywall ceiling
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($56.00-$135.00 per unit)
- Labor ($44.00-$105.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($15.00-$36.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($10.00-$24.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost 2026 | IB Electric, IB Electric, retrieved Nov 2026
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in 2026 | Cans and Fans, Cans and Fans, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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