Cost guide · Updated 2026

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

An average bathroom remodel costs $5,500 to $15,000, or $120 to $275 per square foot, with a national average of about $8,900. Small bathrooms cost $2,500 to $10,000, and a primary bathroom costs $10,000 to $30,000 to redo.

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National averages

Bathroom Remodel · 2026

Half-bath or powder room
$2,500–$5,000
Small bathroom
$2,500–$10,000
Full bathroom, same layout
$6,000–$15,000
Primary bathroom
$10,000–$30,000

Typical, per bathroom

$5,500–$15,000

Sourced from published data

Typical price

$5,500–$15,000

per bathroom · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges

Half-bath or powder room$2,500–$5,000
Small bathroom$2,500–$10,000
Full bathroom, same layout$6,000–$15,000
Primary bathroom$10,000–$30,000
Permits$200–$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.

Bathroom Remodel prices, national averages
Job	Typical price
By bathroom sizeHomeGuide	$120–$275 per sq ft
Half-bath or powder roomHomeGuide	$2,500–$5,000
Small bathroomHomeGuide	$2,500–$10,000
Full bathroom, same layoutHomeGuide	$6,000–$15,000
Primary bathroomHomeGuide	$10,000–$30,000
PermitsHomeGuide	$200–$800
Interior designerHomeGuide	$50–$200 per hour

What changes the price

Room size and whether the layout changes
Moving plumbing, gas lines or walls
Finish level of cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures
Permits, design and surprises behind the walls
Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.

How to pay less

Keep the toilet, tub and sink where they are. Moving plumbing is one of the biggest costs in a bathroom.
Refinish the tub instead of replacing it if it's in good shape.
Choose standard-size fixtures and stock vanities over custom pieces.
Compare bids line by line, especially the allowances for tile and fixtures.
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.