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Glass Backsplash cost in Chicago

How Much Does Glass Backsplash Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Fabricate and install a back-painted tempered glass sheet backsplash with outlet cutouts, per sq ft, materials and labor.

Glass Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $46 to $86 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Glass Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois

$46 – $86

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for glass backsplash.

National average: $40 – $75 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $39 – $73 per sq ft

    1/4 in. clear tempered glass back-painted in a stock color, polished edges, outlet cutouts, set with glass-safe adhesive

  • Standard

    $46 – $86 per sq ft

    1/4 in. clear tempered glass back-painted in a custom-matched color, polished edges, outlet cutouts, fewer seams

  • Premium

    $58 – $108 per sq ft

    1/4 in. low-iron tempered glass back-painted in a custom color for true whites and pale tones, polished edges, minimal seams

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$19 – $36sq ft
Laborlabor$18 – $34sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$5.14 – $9.63sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$3.42 – $6.42sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

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  • Hands pressing a back-painted glass sheet onto a wall with suction cups

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  • Caulk bead sealing the edge of a glass backsplash along the countertop

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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($18.00-$33.75 per square foot)
  • Labor ($14.00-$26.25 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($4.80-$9.00 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($3.20-$6.00 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.

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