Basic
$15 – $39 per sq ft
3 x 6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond, thinset set, cement grout, caulked at countertop and edges
How Much Does Install Kitchen Backsplash Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install a ceramic, porcelain or glass tile kitchen backsplash over prepared wall, including setting, grout and sealing.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $17 to $46 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois
$17 – $46
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install kitchen backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$17 – $46 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a chosen color and offset layout, modified thinset, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Premium
$22 – $58 per sq ft
Glass tile in herringbone layout, modified thinset, metal edge profiles, urethane grout, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.22 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.83 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.93 – $5.14 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.28 – $3.42 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Backsplash photo examples
Gray-green glazed subway tile backsplash with an electrical outlet
Photo: Capdevielle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with an accent band above a dark granite countertop
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a range and maple cabinets
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Find a pro to do thisKitchen with a beige tile backsplash, oak cabinets and a dark granite counter
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install kitchen backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Kitchen Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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