Basic
$5.87 – $11 per sq ft
Light buff integral color, 4 in. slab, broom finish, tooled control joints
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How Much Does Colored Concrete Slab Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Plain 4 inch concrete slab with integral color pigment, broom or trowel finish, per sq ft.
Colored Concrete Slab in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $6.90 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Colored Concrete Slab in Chicago, Illinois
$6.90 – $13
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for colored concrete slab.
National average: $6 – $11 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.90 – $13 per sq ft
Medium integral color, 4 in. slab with fiber reinforcement, broom finish, saw-cut joints, cure-and-seal
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$8.63 – $16 per sq ft
Deeper integral color, 4 in. slab with rebar grid, hand-troweled smooth finish with tooled edges, saw-cut joints, two coats of sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.88 – $5.28 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.72 – $5.03 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.78 – $1.41 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.52 – $0.94 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.69-$4.93 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.09-$3.87 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.73-$1.32 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.49-$0.88 per square foot)
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
- Integral Color Concrete Cost 2026 - One and Done Prep, One and Done Prep, 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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