Cost guide · Updated 2026

How much does countertop installation cost?

Kitchen countertop replacement costs $50 to $150 per square foot installed on average. A small kitchen with 20 to 30 sq ft of counter costs $1,000 to $4,500, and an average kitchen costs $1,500 to $6,000.

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National averages

Countertop Installation · 2026

Small kitchen (20–30 sq ft)
$1,000–$4,500
Average kitchen (30–40 sq ft)
$1,500–$6,000
Large kitchen (40–60+ sq ft)
$6,000–$9,000+
Typical project (HomeAdvisor)
$1,851–$4,455

Typical, per sq ft

$50–$150

Sourced from published data

Typical price

$50–$150

per sq ft · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges

Small kitchen (20–30 sq ft)$1,000–$4,500
Average kitchen (30–40 sq ft)$1,500–$6,000
Large kitchen (40–60+ sq ft)$6,000–$9,000+
Typical project (HomeAdvisor)$1,851–$4,455
Removing old counters$50–$300

National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.

Countertop Installation prices, national averages
Job	Typical price
Small kitchen (20–30 sq ft)HomeGuide	$1,000–$4,500
Average kitchen (30–40 sq ft)HomeGuide	$1,500–$6,000
Large kitchen (40–60+ sq ft)HomeAdvisor	$6,000–$9,000+
Typical project (HomeAdvisor)HomeAdvisor	$1,851–$4,455
Removing old countersHomeAdvisor	$50–$300
Installed, typicalHomeGuide	$50–$150 per sq ft
Epoxy, installedHomeGuide	$50–$150 per sq ft
Granite, installedHomeAdvisor	$10–$140 per sq ft

What changes the price

Square feet of counter
Material and grade
Edge profile, cutouts and seams
Removal of old counters
Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.

How to pay less

Ask about remnants for small jobs like vanities. Leftover slabs often cost less.
Keep the layout simple. Extra seams, cutouts and fancy edges add cost.
Compare quotes on the same material grade and edge profile.
Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.