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Solar panels cost in Illinois
Most homeowners pay $20,600 – $34,300 (mid-range, typical $26,400, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Illinois
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $18,500 $14,500 – $24,100 | $4,198 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $26,400 $20,600 – $34,300 | $5,676 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $34,900 $27,200 – $45,400 | $7,202 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Illinois are different
Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 49% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% above the national figure.
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $18,700 | $26,600 | $35,100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $18,800 | $26,600 | $35,000 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $18,500 | $26,400 | $34,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $18,300 | $26,100 | $34,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $18,000 | $25,800 | $34,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $17,800 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $17,800 | $25,600 | $33,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $17,800 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $17,800 | $25,600 | $33,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $17,700 | $25,500 | $33,800 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Hawaii | $26,400 |
| Solar panels cost in Oregon | $26,300 |
| Solar panels cost in Washington | $26,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Alaska | $25,900 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Illinois?
A mid-range job typically costs $26,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $20,600 and $34,300. A basic job is about $18,500 and a premium one about $34,900.
Is solar panels more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Illinois: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 49% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Illinois?
About 21% at the mid-range level, around 39 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Illinois is it most expensive?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is the most expensive area at about $26,600 for a mid-range job, and West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $25,300.
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