GFCI outlet installation costs $130 to $300 per outlet all-in, with most homeowners paying around $210.1 The outlet itself is only $15 to $50 – labor and the electrician’s minimum service fee are most of the bill.1,2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on replacement vs. new wiring, indoor vs. outdoor location, and how many outlets are done in one visit.
$210
average installed (HomeAdvisor)
$15 – $50
the outlet itself (HomeAdvisor)
$100 – $200
electrician minimum visit fee
$328 – $395
new install per outlet (Homewyse)
Replacement vs. new installation (HomeAdvisor)
| Job type | Average cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement (swap existing outlet) | $100 – $200 | 10 – 30 minutes |
| New installation (new wiring + box) | $150 – $300 | 30 min – 3 hours |
| Outdoor new installation | $300 – $1,400 | weatherproofing, possible trenching |
Homewyse prices a new GFCI install (cut-in box, NM-B wiring from an existing circuit, outlet and trim) at $328 to $395 per outlet including the $25 to $31 receptacle – the high end because it bundles full new-wiring labor.3
Outlet prices by type (materials)
| GFCI outlet type | Materials only |
|---|---|
| 15-amp (bedrooms, bathrooms) | $15 – $30 |
| 20-amp (kitchen, utility) | $17 – $40 |
| Outdoor-rated | $15 – $35 |
| GFCI with light switch | $20 – $40 |
| Smart GFCI | $25 – $50 |
For context across all outlet types, Angi’s unit prices run from $3 to $5 for a standard 120V receptacle to $20 to $40 for USB outlets and $25 to $50 for smart outlets – GFCI sits in the middle at $7 to $25 for basic units.2 Note Angi labels these as install costs, but the figures are clearly materials-only; we treat them that way.
Labor, fees and add-ons
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Electrician hourly | $50 – $100 |
| Minimum service fee | $100 – $200 per visit |
| Labor per outlet (replacement) | $100 – $200 |
| Electrical permit | $50 – $400 (locality-dependent) |
| Separate inspection | ~$150 |
| Waterproof outdoor cover | $10 – $20 |
| Moving an outlet | $200 – $300 |
| DIY tool kit (tester, stripper, etc.) | ~$100 |
The minimum visit fee is the key money fact: it makes replacing three or four outlets in one call nearly the same price as replacing one.1
DIY or hire
A like-for-like GFCI swap is the most approachable electrical DIY there is – breaker off, verify with a tester, three wires (line vs. load matters), 15 minutes. Home Depot’s GFCI section shows current outlet prices (plain link, not affiliate). Hire an electrician for new circuits, box cut-ins, outdoor runs, aluminum wiring, or any panel work. Where GFCI is required by code – kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, basements – this is a safety device, not an upgrade: it cuts power in milliseconds when it detects a ground fault.1
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — GFCI Outlet Cost to Install
2. Angi — Cost to Install an Outlet
3. Homewyse — Cost to Install a GFCI Outlet