Pool pump replacement costs an average of $1,300, with a published normal range of $700 – $4,000, according to Angi and HomeAdvisor.1,2 The corporate siblings publish the same average, normal range, and $160 – $6,000 extremes; matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports a national average of $1,000, scoped to installing a variable-speed pump in an in-ground pool, within an average range of $700 – $1,300, a $400 low end for a single-speed or low-head pump, and a $5,400 high end for a solar pump installed with electrical and plumbing professionals.3 Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing; the averages ($1,300 versus $1,000) and ranges differ without explanation. Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on pump type, pool size, brand, and local labor rates.
$1,300
average (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$700–$4,000
normal range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$1,000
average, variable-speed in-ground (Fixr)
$700–$1,300
average range (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Sep 2026) | $1,300 average; most homeowners $700 – $4,000; low $160; high $6,000 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures match HomeAdvisor’s |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) | $1,300 average; normal range $700 – $4,000; low $160; high $6,000 | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $1,000 average scoped to a variable-speed pump in an in-ground pool; average range $700 – $1,300; low $400; high $5,400 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing; average and range differ from the sibling figures without explanation |
Cost by pump type (Angi and HomeAdvisor)
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical pump-type price table:1,2
| Pump type | Average cost range (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Single-speed | $250 – $1,000 |
| Dual-speed | $300 – $1,600 |
| Variable-speed | $800 – $2,500 |
| Low-head | $250 – $1,600 |
| Medium-head | $400 – $2,500 |
| High-head | $1,250 – $4,000+ |
| Solar | $500 – $3,000 |
The sources do not specify whether labor is included in these figures. The table combines three classification schemes (speed, head pressure, and power source), so the rows are not mutually exclusive categories.
Pump prices by type, materials only (Fixr)
Fixr prices the pump units alone, excluding labor:3
| Pump type | Cost, materials only (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Low-head | $150 – $650 |
| Single-speed | $150 – $800 |
| Dual-speed | $200 – $800 |
| Medium-head | $300 – $800 |
| Variable-speed | $500 – $1,200 |
| High-head submersible | $800 – $1,300 |
| Solar | $500 – $2,000 |
Cost by pool size (Angi)
Angi also prices pumps by pool volume and the horsepower it pairs with each volume band:1
| Pool volume (gallons) | Pump size (horsepower) | Average pump cost (Angi) |
|---|---|---|
| 5,800–10,800 | 0.25 | $160 – $250 |
| 10,200–16,500 | 0.50 | $200 – $1,900 |
| 16,500–30,000 | 1 | $200 – $2,260 |
| 21,700–30,000 | 1.5 | $200 – $3,300 |
Angi’s volume bands overlap between rows; the table is reproduced as published.
Pump prices by brand and location, materials only (Fixr)
Fixr also breaks pump-unit prices down by brand and by where the pump serves, framing the location figures as the cost of just the pump for each location:3
| Brand | Cost, materials only (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Harris | $200 – $500 |
| Intex | $200 – $500 |
| Hayward | $500 – $1,200 |
| Pentair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Location | Pump cost, materials only (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Above-ground pool | $150 – $1,200 |
| In-ground pool | $150 – $1,200 |
| Spa | $800 – $1,300 |
| Pool waterfall | $800 – $1,300 |
Installation labor costs
HomeAdvisor puts labor to swap in a new pump at $100 – $400.2 Angi prices a like-for-like swap (same brand, horsepower, and type) at $200, a swap requiring rewiring or new pipes at $280 – $500, new-installation labor at $100 – $400, and general professional installation labor at $200 – $500.1 Fixr reports flat-rate labor: under $200 for a same-model replacement, $280 – $320 for a different model or type, $250 – $350 for a new installation, and about $300 of its $1,000 average total.3 Angi’s rewired-swap figure and Fixr’s different-model figure share a $280 low end (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing).1,3
Both siblings price excavation to bury a pump at $100 – $200 and timer installation at $50 – $100.1,2 Fixr notes that electrical work can add $700 – $1,000 and plumbing $1,000 – $2,000 when those are not included in the installer’s quote.3
Related work priced together
Angi and HomeAdvisor both note that pumps and filters are often replaced together, with a new filter installation at $250 – $2,000 (see our pool filter installation guide), and both price a second low-head pump for water features at $250 – $1,600.1,2
Repair or replace?
HomeAdvisor reports that minor repairs on pumps under eight years old, such as a worn seal or damaged impeller, cost $150 – $500.2 Angi and HomeAdvisor both price pump motor replacement at $200 – $800 including labor, averaging $500.1,2 Fixr separately prices motor parts at $100 – $500 plus about $150 in labor (parts and labor stated separately, a different basis than the sibling figure).3 Angi and Fixr both price a pump bearing replacement at $65 – $300 (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing).1,3 Angi suggests weighing replacement once repair costs exceed 50% of a new pump’s price.1 See our pool pump repair cost guide for repair pricing.
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See our guides to pool pump repair, pool filter installation, and pool maintenance for those projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a pool pump?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report an average of $1,300 with a published normal range of $700 – $4,000. Fixr separately reports an average of $1,000, scoped to a variable-speed pump in an in-ground pool, within an average range of $700 – $1,300.1,2,3
How much does a variable-speed pool pump cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $800 – $2,500 for a variable-speed pump; Fixr prices the unit alone at $500 – $1,200, materials only.1,2,3
How much does pool pump installation labor cost?
HomeAdvisor reports $100 – $400 for a pump swap. Angi reports $200 for a like-for-like swap and $280 – $500 when rewiring or new pipes are needed. Fixr reports flat-rate labor of under $200 for a same-model swap and $280 – $320 for a different model.1,2,3
How much does it cost to replace a pool pump motor?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $200 – $800 including labor, averaging $500. Fixr separately prices motor parts at $100 – $500 plus about $150 in labor.1,2,3
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Pool Pump Repair Cost
Pool Filter Installation Cost
Pool Maintenance Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does a Pool Pump Replacement Cost? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Pool Pump Replacement Cost? (2026 data)
3. Fixr — Pool Pump Installation Cost (updated Jan 2025)