How much to charge for cabinet installation
Rates reviewed June 2026
Cabinet installation is priced per job or per linear foot for labor, separate from the cabinets themselves. Old homes with crooked walls and sloped floors are where the time goes, so the scribing and leveling is its own charge.
You should charge
$1,150
per job · typical $200–$4,000
Why this number. Quote install per linear foot, separate from the cabinet cost, and flag leveling as its own line. A nice install on an uneven 1920s wall is skilled, slow work that a flat per-cabinet price quietly underprices.
Typical cabinet installation prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen install (labor) | $400 – $2,000 |
| Per linear foot (install) | $40 – $100 |
| Bathroom vanity | $150 – $500 |
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What changes the price
- Number of cabinets and linear feet
- Stock vs. custom cabinets
- Leveling on uneven walls and floors
- Crown molding and trim
The pricing move most people miss
Quote install per linear foot, separate from the cabinet cost, and flag leveling as its own line. A nice install on an uneven 1920s wall is skilled, slow work that a flat per-cabinet price quietly underprices.
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How much should I charge for cabinet installation?+
Most cabinet installation is priced $200–$4,000 per job, with a typical rate around $1,200 per job. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to number of cabinets and linear feet and stock vs. custom cabinets. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for cabinet installation?+
Most cabinet installation is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for cabinet installation as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $200 to $1,200 per job. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $4,000.
What affects how much cabinet installation costs?+
The biggest factors are number of cabinets and linear feet; stock vs. custom cabinets; leveling on uneven walls and floors; crown molding and trim. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote cabinet installation so the client says yes?+
Quote install per linear foot, separate from the cabinet cost, and flag leveling as its own line. A nice install on an uneven 1920s wall is skilled, slow work that a flat per-cabinet price quietly underprices. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.