Installing a pendant light costs $100 to $300 per fixture with labor, or $50 to $250 for the fixture alone.1,2 Homewyse puts a full mid-range job, fixture plus supplies plus labor, at $404 to $594 per light.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the fixture, ceiling height, wiring condition and local electrician rates.
$100–$300
pendant installed, per light
$50–$250
fixture alone
$404–$594
Homewyse full job per light
$589
avg fixture install (Angi)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | $100 – $300 installed, $50 – $250 fixture | National average across all fixture types is $400 |
| Angi | $100 – $300 for pendants | $589 average and $158 – $1,021 range across all fixtures, 5,281 Angi Pro projects |
| Homewyse | $404 – $594 per light | Fixture, supplies and labor for a mid-range basic job, May 2026 |
HomeGuide and Angi print identical installed-cost figures for every fixture type, so treat their pendant range as one estimate, not two. Homewyse is independent and runs higher because it prices the fixture, mounting hardware and a mid-range product into every job.1,2,3
Installed cost by fixture type
| Fixture type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Ceiling-mounted | $70 – $250 |
| Pendant | $100 – $300 |
| Recessed (per light) | $130 – $300 |
| Track lighting | $100 – $300 |
| Chandelier | $220 – $3,400 |
Both HomeGuide and Angi publish this same set of ranges.1,2
Labor costs
| Source | Rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | $50 – $130 per hour | Electricians charge more for high ceilings and chandeliers |
| Angi | $35 – $100 per hour | About two hours per fixture, or $50 – $250 in labor |
| Homewyse | Included in $404 – $594 | Two-hour minimum labor charge applies to small jobs |
What changes the price
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| New wiring or junction box | Adds labor beyond a simple swap; Angi notes drywall work raises the $158 – $1,021 spread |
| High or vaulted ceiling | Electricians charge more to hang pendants and chandeliers overhead (HomeGuide) |
| Fixture weight | Luxury pendants over $1,000 may need ceiling reinforcement (HomeGuide) |
| Removal of old fixture | Billed separately on some quotes (Angi) |
DIY or hire
Swapping a pendant onto an existing ceiling box is a common DIY job with the breaker off, but Angi recommends hiring an electrician unless you have electrical experience, and new wiring is pro work.2 The Home Depot pendant lights category shows current fixture pricing across styles.
Related guides
Recessed Lighting Cost
Ceiling Fan Installation Cost
Light Switch Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeGuide — Light Fixture Installation Cost
2. Angi — Cost to Install a Light Fixture
3. Homewyse — Cost to Install Pendant Lighting