Basic
$342 – $978 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable, plastic switch and fixture boxes, toggle switch, tested
How Much Does Install Lighting Circuit Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Run one new 15/20-amp lighting circuit from an existing panel with available space: breaker, cable run, switch box and one fixture box, permit not included.
Install Lighting Circuit in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $403 to $1,151 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Lighting Circuit in Chicago, Illinois
$403 – $1,151
per projectPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install lighting circuit.
National average: $350 – $1,000 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$403 – $1,151 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable, switch box and fan-rated fixture box, decorator switch, tested
Premium
$503 – $1,438 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable neatly stapled, deep switch box with neutral, fan-rated fixture box, circuit labeled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $169 – $482 | job |
| Labor | labor | $159 – $455 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $45 – $128 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $30 – $86 | job |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($157.50-$450.00 per project)
- Labor ($122.50-$350.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($42.00-$120.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.00-$80.00 per project)
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
- Cost to Install a Dedicated Circuit (2026 Guide), instaelectricians.com, 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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