Kitchen Remodel Cost in Illinois (2026)
Kitchen remodels are priced by size and finish level. This page adjusts the national kitchen remodel range for Illinois labor costs, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for carpenters.
In Illinois, most homeowners pay $26,850 to $51,650 for 150 sq ft, midrange, compared with $23,000 to $44,250 nationally.17% above national
- Illinois typical total$26,850 to $51,650
- National typical total$23,000 to $44,250
- IL carpenters median wage$79,000/yr
- vs. national median30% above
Your Illinois estimate
- Materials and labor
- Add-ons
- Permits and design
Illinois prices: national installed ranges adjusted for Illinois trade wages. Your local quotes may differ.
Illinois kitchen remodel cost by option
Installed totals for 150 sq ft, standard conditions and permits and design included.
| Option | Illinois | National | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor or cosmetic | $13,700 to $29,750 | $11,750 to $25,500 | |
| Midrange | $26,850 to $51,650 | $23,000 to $44,250 | |
| Upscale | $48,750 to $91,050 | $41,750 to $78,000 |
What's different in Illinois
- Illinois has the highest carpenter wages of these ten states, driven by the unionized Chicago market.
- Chicago requires permits and licensed trades for most kitchen work.
- Prices outside the Chicago area are much closer to the national average.
How the Illinois figure is calculated
Labor is roughly 55% of an installed kitchen remodel job. The median wage for carpenters in Illinois is $79,000 a year, against a national median of $60,580 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). We apply that 30% above-national difference to the labor share only, which moves the whole installed range by about 17% up. Materials are priced nationally, since they vary far less by state than labor does. Prices inside Illinois still vary by metro area and by contractor. Read the full method.
Sources and method
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, SOC 47-2031 (Carpenters), state and national median annual wages. National installed price ranges: HouseMath editorial team, reviewed September 2026.