Basic
$23 – $29 per sq ft
4 x 4 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement backer board, V-cap edge tile at the front, sanded cement grout, sealed
How Much Does Install Kitchen Counter Tile Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Kitchen Counter Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $27 to $34 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 Counter Tile in Chicago, Illinois
$27 – $34
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install kitchen counter tile.
National average: $23 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$27 – $34 per sq ft
6 x 6 in. porcelain tile over cement backer board with matching bullnose front edge, stain-resistant grout in a chosen color
Premium
$34 – $42 per sq ft
12 x 24 in. large-format porcelain over backer board with mitered front edge, narrow joints and epoxy grout
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3 – $3.79 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2 – $2.53 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile photo examples
Black glossy subway tile backsplash with white cabinets in a kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisTile backsplash with an accent band meeting a dark granite countertop corner
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Find a pro to do thisGranite countertop with a double sink under a diagonal tile backsplash
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Design styles
See how install kitchen counter tile 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 bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($10.49-$13.29 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.16-$10.34 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($23.32-$29.53 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($23.32-$29.53 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 Counter Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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