Basic
$2.21 – $2.63 per sq ft
1/2 in. standard drywall, paper tape and all-purpose compound, Level 3 finish ready for texture
How Much Does Install Sheetrock Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Sheetrock: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Sheetrock in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $2.60 to $3.09 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 Sheetrock in Chicago, Illinois
$2.60 – $3.09
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install sheetrock.
National average: $2.26 – $2.69 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.60 – $3.09 per sq ft
1/2 in. lightweight drywall, sag-resistant ceilings, paper tape, Level 4 smooth finish ready for paint
Premium
$3.25 – $3.87 per sq ft
1/2 in. lightweight drywall, sag-resistant ceilings, paper tape, Level 5 skim coat for a uniform smooth finish
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.09 – $1.29 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.03 – $1.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.29 – $0.34 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.19 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Sheetrock photo examples
Hung and taped drywall walls in a garage before sanding and paint
Photo: Sery Content Development · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisCut half-inch drywall pieces with joint tape and finishing knives
Photo: Timothyjosephwood · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisFinished drywall walls in a basement with a wood bar base installed
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.02-$1.21 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.79-$0.94 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.26-$2.69 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.26-$2.69 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 Sheetrock, 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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