Installing a cooktop costs $500 to $650 on average, with most jobs between $400 and $1,000.1,2 The unit type, its width, and whether gas or electrical work is needed set the final price.1,2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on cooktop type, size, utility connections and local labor rates.
$650
average (Fixr)
$500
average (Angi)
$686–$1,353
electric, installed (Homewyse)
$150–$370
labor only (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $650 average, $500 – $1,000 | Gas cooktop needing electrical modifications; $375 low end |
| Angi | $500 average, $400 – $800 | Standard installation with mounting and hookups |
| Homewyse | $686 – $1,353 | Electric cooktop, unit plus labor and supplies |
| HomeGuide | Unit $400 – $1,300 plus $150 – $370 labor | Existing utility connections |
Angi’s range is for a standard setup; Fixr’s average assumes extra electrical work, which is why it runs higher.1,2
Cost by fuel type
| Type | Angi (installed) | Fixr (unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | $350 – $800 | $300 – $1,000 |
| Gas | $400 – $1,000 | $300 – $1,500 |
| Induction | $500 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Downdraft | $1,000 – $2,500 | – |
Induction units cost more to buy, and Angi notes they need special wiring.1,2
Cost by width
| Width | Angi (installed) | Fixr (unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 in | $350 – $700 | $600 – $2,000 |
| 36 in | $500 – $900 | $650 – $2,500 |
| 48 in | $800 – $1,500 | $750 – $3,000 |
| Custom | $1,000 – $2,500 | – |
Fixr’s per-width prices are for the unit alone, Angi’s include installation, which is why Fixr runs higher at 30 inches despite excluding labor.1,2
Labor, permits and extras
Angi puts electricians and plumbers at $50 to $150 per hour and permit fees at $50 to $300 for gas and electrical work, with old-unit disposal and countertop or cabinet modifications as extras.2 HomeGuide’s $150 to $370 labor figure assumes the connections already exist.4
DIY or hire
A like-for-like electric swap into an existing cutout is possible for a careful DIYer, but gas lines, new 240V circuits and induction wiring need licensed pros and often permits.2 Home Depot’s cooktops category lists gas, electric and induction models by width.
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Sources
1. Fixr — Cooktop Installation Cost
2. Angi — Cooktop Installation Cost
3. Homewyse — Cost to Install Electric Cooktop
4. HomeGuide — Appliance Installation Costs