Chandelier installation costs $100 to $350 in labor for a simple replacement, or $200 to $2,000 for a new install – plus $120 to $1,400 for the fixture itself.1,2 High ceilings and heavy fixtures push totals toward $3,400.1 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on fixture size and weight, ceiling height, and whether wiring or structural support is needed.
$500
average install (Angi)
$100 – $350
replacement labor (HomeGuide)
$120 – $1,400
the fixture (HomeGuide)
$199
average light-fixture swap (Bob Vila)
Labor by project and ceiling height (HomeGuide)
| Project | Standard ceiling | High ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Replace existing chandelier | $100 – $150 | $200 – $400 |
| Install new chandelier | $150 – $400 | $700 – $2,000 |
High or vaulted ceilings cost two to five times more because of lifts, scaffolding, and structural support.1 Angi’s $350 to $1,250 range (average $500) covers the same spread across typical homes.2
Fixture prices by type (HomeGuide)
| Chandelier type | Unit price |
|---|---|
| Standard 5-light | $120 – $300 |
| Shaded | $120 – $400 |
| Tiered | $170 – $700 |
| Crystal | $220 – $1,400 |
| Antler | $250 – $1,000 |
| Designer / luxury crystal | up to $10,000+ |
Angi’s size bands tell it another way: small fixtures $50 to $400, standard $100 to $1,200, large $300 to $5,000+.2
Extras that move the price
| Extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Structural reinforcement (fixtures over 30 – 50 lbs) | carpenter $30 – $200/hr (Angi) |
| Electrician | $40 – $100/hr (HomeGuide); $50 – $200/hr (Angi) |
| Rewiring (homes 40 – 50+ years old) | $7 – $10 per linear foot |
| New light switch | $100 – $300 |
| Dimmer switch | $80 – $200 |
| Permit for new wiring | $50 – $500 (Angi) |
| Scaffolding rental (DIY high ceilings) | $40 – $70 per 4 hours (Angi) |
| Ceiling paint touch-up | $1 – $2 per sq ft |
A chandelier over roughly 50 pounds needs a ceiling support system, not just the standard electrical box – this is the line where a handyman job becomes an electrician-plus-carpenter job.1,2
DIY or hire
Bob Vila (using HomeAdvisor data) puts a simple fixture swap at $112 to $287 with about $75 of that being an hour of electrician time – the same job a careful DIYer can do with the breaker off and a voltage tester.3 Swapping a light fixture for a like-weight chandelier on an existing, rated box is similar. Home Depot’s chandelier section shows current fixture prices (plain link, not affiliate). New wiring, boxes that need upgrading, anything over 50 pounds, and high ceilings are electrician territory.
Sizing rules worth knowing: hang the fixture 30 to 36 inches above a dining table, and pick a width in inches equal to the room’s length plus width in feet (a 15×15 room takes a ~30-inch chandelier).1
Related guides
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All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeGuide — Chandelier Installation Cost
2. Angi — Chandelier Installation Cost
3. Bob Vila — Cost to Replace a Light Fixture (HomeAdvisor data)