Basic
$96 – $139 per sq ft
18-gauge stainless steel clad over a plywood substrate, square front edge, brushed finish, seams sealed
How Much Does Install Metal Countertops Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Metal Countertops: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Metal Countertops in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $113 to $163 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 Metal Countertops in Chicago, Illinois
$113 – $163
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install metal countertops.
National average: $98 – $142 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$113 – $163 per sq ft
16-gauge stainless steel over plywood with rolled front edge, welded seams, sound-deadening backing, brushed finish
Premium
$142 – $204 per sq ft
14-gauge stainless steel over plywood with mitered edge, welded and polished seams, sound-deadening backing, brushed finish
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $47 – $68 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $45 – $65 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $13 – $18 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $8.43 – $12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($44.31-$63.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($34.46-$49.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($98.47-$142.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($98.47-$142.00 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Metal Countertops, 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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