Installing a home security camera system costs about $1,289 on average in 2026, with most homeowners paying $590 to $2,040 (Angi).1 HomeGuide averages $830 and Fixr $600, with the gap coming mostly from how many cameras each assumes.2,3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on camera count, wired or wireless, and whether a pro runs cables.
$1,289
average, Angi
$830
average, HomeGuide
$600
average, Fixr
$125 – $450
per camera installed, HomeGuide
Four-camera system by type
| Type | Cameras only (Fixr) | Installed (Fixr) | Installed (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless or IP | $400 – $600 | $500 – $650 | $500 – $1,500 |
| Wired or CCTV | $300 – $500 | $600 – $2,000 | $600 – $2,000 |
| Wire-free (battery) | n/a | n/a | $250 – $1,200 |
Wireless installs differ a lot by source. Fixr adds about $50 of labor to a four-camera wireless set, while HomeGuide adds $80 to $150 per camera.2,3 Fixr’s figure assumes mostly DIY-style mounting, our reading. Ask any installer whether wiring, an NVR or cloud storage are in the price.
Cost per camera (HomeGuide)
| Type | Camera | Labor | Total per camera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wired | $50 – $350 | $100 – $200 | $150 – $500 |
| Wireless | $50 – $250 | $80 – $150 | $130 – $400 |
| Wire-free | $70 – $350 installed | $0 – $40 | $70 – $350 |
HomeGuide puts an 8-camera system at $1,000 to $2,500 and says per-camera labor drops when more are installed together.2
Labor by number of cameras (Angi)
| Cameras | Installation labor |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100 – $200 |
| 2 | $200 – $400 |
| 4 | $400 – $800 |
| 6 | $600 – $1,200 |
Angi says labor is 50% to 70% of the total, and that wireless cameras are a reasonable DIY job.1 Its table above is labor only, so it does not match the all-in averages.1
Camera prices by type (unit only)
| Camera type | Price (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|
| Fake camera (deterrent only) | $10 – $20 |
| Bullet | $50 – $250 |
| Dome | $80 – $350 |
| Doorbell camera | $100 – $250 |
| IP camera | $35 – $350 |
| Analog CCTV | $25 – $300 |
| Smart home camera | $30 – $400 |
Fixr gives a single IP camera at $125 to $400 installed and PTZ cameras at $100 to $400.3 Angi says a whole-home security system with sensors and an alarm runs $208 to $1,090, and budget $150 to $200 more for a monitor or extra storage.1
Wired, wireless or CCTV
Per HomeGuide, wired cameras need holes drilled for cable and cost more to install, while wireless cameras still need power and can suffer signal interference or hacking.2 Angi says CCTV works without the internet and is harder to hack but has lower resolution and is rare in homes.1 Fixr says a digital NVR system records up to 4K but costs more to install wired.3
Monitoring and fees
Fixr notes that a security company can monitor cameras 24/7 for a monthly fee, and its $2,000 high-end example includes a year of professional monitoring.3 We found no reliable monthly figure in these three sources, so price monitoring separately.
DIY or hire
Battery and plug-in cameras are the easy DIY case. Hire out ceiling or exterior runs, attic cabling and power added near a camera. Point cameras at your own property and check local rules on recording audio and neighbors’ views (our general note, not from the sources). Home Depot’s security camera section lists current models (plain link, not affiliate).
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Sources
1. Angi — Security Camera Installation Cost
2. HomeGuide — Security Camera Installation Cost
3. Fixr — Video Surveillance Camera Installation Cost