Installing kitchen cabinets costs $6,192 on average for a full kitchen, with most projects between $1,935 and $10,770.1,2 Stock cabinets run $100 to $300 per linear foot, custom $500 to $1,200.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on kitchen size, cabinet tier, material and local labor rates.
$6,192
average kitchen (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$100–$300
stock per linear ft
$500–$1,200
custom per linear ft
$1,044
typical install labor (Thumbtack)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $6,192 average, $1,935 – $10,770 | 5,122 Angi Pro projects |
| HomeAdvisor | $6,192 average, $1,935 – $10,770 | Same figures as Angi, so one dataset |
| Thumbtack | $1,044 typical, $482 – $2,167 | Labor-heavy jobs on its platform; cabinets often bought separately |
| Yelp | About $7,000 average | $1,500 – $30,000 for a 10×10 kitchen, 25 linear feet |
Thumbtack’s low figure reflects its job mix: many pros there charge $50 to $70 per linear foot for labor on customer-supplied cabinets.3
Cost by kitchen size (Angi)
| Kitchen | Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10 – 15 linear ft | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Medium | 20 – 30 linear ft | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Large or custom | 35+ linear ft | $12,000 – $25,000+ |
| Bathroom vanity | 3 – 8 linear ft | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Laundry or mudroom | 5 – 15 linear ft | $2,000 – $7,500 |
Cost per linear foot by tier
| Tier | Angi | Yelp | Thumbtack (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | $100 – $300 | $60 – $200 | $75 – $400+ |
| Semi-custom | $200 – $650 | $100 – $650 | $150 – $900+ |
| Custom | $500 – $1,200 | $500 – $1,200 | $500 – $1,400+ |
The three sources disagree most on stock and semi-custom pricing, so collect quotes for your specific layout.2,3,4
Labor and extras
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Labor per linear foot (Thumbtack) | $50 – $70 |
| Labor per linear foot (HomeAdvisor) | $50 – $450 |
| Labor per linear foot (Yelp) | $150 – $350 |
| Installer per hour (Angi) | $50 – $250 |
| Old cabinet removal (Yelp) | $160 – $350 for 25 linear ft |
| Permits if structural, electrical or plumbing (Angi) | $50 – $400 |
| Hardware per piece (HomeAdvisor) | $2 – $50 |
| Under-cabinet light (HomeAdvisor) | $230 – $300 each |
Labor estimates vary widely between sources, from $50 per linear foot to $350, so ask each bidder how they price.1,3,4
DIY or hire
Assembling ready-to-assemble cabinets is DIY-friendly, but hanging wall cabinets level and secure is a two-person job most homeowners hire out. Home Depot’s in-stock kitchen cabinets category shows what stock pricing looks like today. Yelp also suggests pricing refacing at $80 to $100 per linear foot if your boxes are sound.4
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Cabinet Installation Cost
2. Angi — Cabinet Installation Cost
3. Thumbtack — Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost
4. Yelp — Cost of Cabinets