Basic
$22 – $44 per sq ft
Red clay paving brick laid flat on a poured concrete core, brick risers, gray mortar with struck joints

Build brick entry steps on a concrete footing, priced per square foot of step surface (treads and landings), materials and labor.
Install Brick Steps in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $25 to $52 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install brick steps.
National average: $22 – $45 per sq ft
$22 – $44 per sq ft
Red clay paving brick laid flat on a poured concrete core, brick risers, gray mortar with struck joints
$25 – $52 per sq ft
Clay paving brick treads with rowlock front nosing and brick risers, tinted mortar, tooled concave joints
$32 – $65 per sq ft
Blended-color clay paving brick with bullnose rowlock tread edges, soldier-course risers, tinted mortar, tooled joints
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $22 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $10 – $20 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.82 – $5.78 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.88 – $3.85 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install brick steps contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.