Installing a sink costs $438 on average, with most jobs between $216 and $663 including the sink.1,2 Labor alone runs about $380 on Yelp’s quote data.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on sink type, material, location in the home and local plumber rates.
$438
average (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$380
typical labor (Yelp)
$472–$569
kitchen sink (Homewyse)
$50–$1,000
the sink itself (Angi)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $438 average, $216 – $663 | 1,438 Angi Pro projects |
| HomeAdvisor | $438 average, $216 – $663 | Same figures as Angi, so one dataset |
| Yelp | $380 typical, $215 – $590 | Labor and removal only, sink not included |
| Homewyse | $472 – $569 per sink | Kitchen sink, labor-focused |
Angi and HomeAdvisor include the sink; Yelp excludes it. Homewyse sits between, which makes sense for a labor-heavy kitchen job.1,2,3,4
Installed cost by sink type (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
| Type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Utility | $200 – $500 |
| Drop-in | $240 – $1,250 |
| Bar | $250 – $1,000 |
| Undermount | $250 – $1,500 |
| Wall mount | $250 – $1,050 |
| Pedestal | $300 – $1,100 |
| Console | $400 – $1,250 |
| Corner | $480 – $1,350 |
| Vessel | $250 – $2,000 |
| Farmhouse | $1,000 – $4,000 |
Farmhouse sinks top the list because they often need cabinet work as well as plumbing.1
Labor and add-ons
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Plumber per hour (Angi) | $50 – $200 |
| Plumber per hour (Yelp) | $85 – $230 (about $148) |
| Old sink removal (Angi) | $20 – $300 |
| Removal and disposal (HomeAdvisor) | $150 – $600 |
| New or replaced pipes (Angi) | $150 – $800 |
| Faucet installed (Angi) | $90 – $600 |
| Garbage disposal (Angi) | About $400 |
Yelp breaks typical labor by sink: $375 for a single-bowl kitchen sink, $405 for a double-bowl, $385 for a bathroom vanity sink.3
DIY or hire
A drop-in swap with existing plumbing is a manageable DIY job; undermount, farmhouse and wall-mount sinks, and any pipe changes, call for a plumber. Home Depot’s kitchen sinks category shows drop-in, undermount and farmhouse styles by size.
Related guides
Faucet Installation Cost
Garbage Disposal Cost
Plumber Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Sink Installation Cost
2. Angi — Sink Installation Cost
3. Yelp — Sink Installation Cost
4. Homewyse — Cost to Install Kitchen Sink