Landscape lighting installation costs $2,000 to $6,000 for a typical project – averages run $3,250 (LawnStarter), $3,500 (Angi), and $4,000 (HomeAdvisor).1,2,3 Small systems start near $500 to $800; large custom designs reach $7,000 to $10,000. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on fixture count and type, power source, trenching distance, and how mature your landscaping is.
$3,250 – $4,000
typical project average (3 sources)
$100 – $200
per installed fixture (LawnStarter, HomeAdvisor)
$3 – $5
underground wiring per linear foot (HomeAdvisor)
$50 – $100/hr
labor (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
Cost by project size
| Project size | Fixtures | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small (entry, walkway) | 4 – 8 | $800 – $2,000 (Angi) |
| Medium (front/back yard) | 9 – 16 | $2,000 – $4,500 (Angi) |
| Large (full property) | 17+ | $4,500 – $10,000 (Angi) |
| 10 – 20 fixtures | — | $1,000 – $2,000 (LawnStarter) |
| 30 – 40 fixtures | — | $3,000 – $4,000 (LawnStarter) |
| 40+ fixtures | — | $4,000 – $7,000+ (LawnStarter) |
Both sources land near $100 to $200 per installed fixture at typical scale.1,3 Expanding an existing system costs less than starting from scratch because the transformer and wiring runs are already in place.1
Cost per fixture by type
| Fixture type | HomeAdvisor (installed) | LawnStarter (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway lights | $50 – $150 | $50 – $150 |
| Floodlights | $250 – $800 | $70 – $230 |
| Uplights | $100 – $400 | $100 – $400 |
| Security / motion light | $350 – $500 | $250 – $450 |
| Lamp post | $400 – $1,000 | $400 – $1,000 |
| Low-voltage fixtures | $90 – $150 | $100 – $150 |
| String lights | — | $80 – $300 per string |
| Bollard lights | — | $250 – $900 |
Angi’s per-fixture bands run higher across the board ($100 to $500 per fixture including labor, with floodlights and pond lights at $200 to $500) – treat these ranges as low-to-high bookends rather than three independent estimates, since Angi and HomeAdvisor share the same parent company and underlying project data.1,2
Power source and wiring
| Power source | Cost per fixture (LawnStarter) |
|---|---|
| Solar | $50 – $200 |
| Battery-operated | $50 – $150 |
| Low-voltage (12V transformer) | $100 – $150 |
| Hardwired | $100 – $200 |
Trenching and underground wiring adds $3 to $5 per linear foot.2 Permits run $50 to $300 when new circuits or extensive trenching are involved; simple fixture swaps and solar need none.1,2 A standard LED system costs $5 to $15 per month to run – LEDs use up to 80% less electricity than halogen.1
DIY or hire
Solar and plug-in low-voltage kits are documented DIY territory: LawnStarter prices a 10-light solar DIY project at up to $1,500 total, and HomeAdvisor agrees simple solar and plug-in low-voltage systems are homeowner-suitable.2,3 Home Depot’s landscape lighting section carries solar fixtures, low-voltage kits, and transformers (plain link, not affiliate). Hire a pro for new circuits, hardwired connections, long trenching runs, or multi-zone designs – faulty outdoor wiring is a code and safety problem, and mature landscaping makes trenching slower and pricier.1,2 Annual professional maintenance runs $100 to $400 if you don’t clean and adjust fixtures yourself.1
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Sources
1. Angi — Landscape Lighting Installation Cost
2. HomeAdvisor — What Does Landscape Lighting Cost to Install?
3. LawnStarter — How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?