Cost guide · Updated 2026

How much does interior painting cost?

Painting a room costs $350 to $850 on average, or $1 to $3 per square foot of wall area. A whole house interior runs $3,500 to $10,000. Labor makes up most of the price, and ceilings, trim and doors push it to the higher end.

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National averages

Interior Painting · 2026

One room
$350–$850
Per square foot of wall area
$1–$3
Per square foot of floor space
$3–$7
Whole interior, 2,000 sq ft home
$6,000–$8,000

Typical, per room

$350–$850

Sourced from published data

Typical price

$350–$850

per room · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges

One room$350–$850
Per square foot of wall area$1–$3
Per square foot of floor space$3–$7
Whole interior, 2,000 sq ft home$6,000–$8,000
Interior door$75–$150
Kitchen cabinets$900–$3,800

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.

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Interior Painting prices, national averages
Job	Typical price
One roomHomeGuide	$350–$850
Per square foot of wall areaHomeGuide	$1–$3
Per square foot of floor spaceHomeGuide	$3–$7
Whole interior, 2,000 sq ft homeHomeGuide	$6,000–$8,000
Interior doorHomeGuide	$75–$150
Kitchen cabinetsHomeGuide	$900–$3,800
Popcorn ceiling removalAngi	$1–$2 per sq ft

What changes the price

Square footage and ceiling height
Number of colors and amount of trim
Prep work like patching and drywall repair
Paint quality and number of coats
Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.

How to pay less

Move furniture and take down art and outlet covers yourself. Less prep time means a lower labor bill.
Paint several rooms in one job. Most painters charge a minimum, so single rooms cost more per square foot.
Keep the same color where you can. A big color change often needs an extra coat.
Ask whether paint is included and which product they plan to use, so quotes compare the same thing.
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.

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