Kitchen cabinet installation cost: small, mid-size and large kitchens, by state
A mid-size kitchen: 16 ft of base, 14 ft of wall cabinets: about $8,200 to $9,900, typically $8,800. That's standard-grade base and wall cabinets priced by the linear foot, the old cabinets taken out, plus the contractor's overhead, profit and sales tax. Countertops, the sink and appliances are extra.
Anthony Hicks30+ years in construction. Updated November 5, 2026.
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What it costs
| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| A small kitchen: 10 ft of base, 8 ft of wall cabinets | $4,950 to $6,000 |
| A mid-size kitchen: 16 ft of base, 14 ft of wall cabinets | $8,200 to $9,900 |
| A large kitchen: 24 ft of base, 20 ft of wall cabinets | $12,100 to $14,500 |
Totals include the contractor's overhead and profit (20%) and the state's average sales tax. Prices as of November 2026.
What’s in these numbers
Each total is a typical job, priced the way a contractor’s estimate is priced:
| Kitchen | Base cabinets | Wall cabinets |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10 linear ft | 8 linear ft |
| Mid-size | 16 linear ft | 14 linear ft |
| Large | 24 linear ft | 20 linear ft |
- Standard-grade cabinets, set, leveled and fastened, with the old cabinets taken out.
- Overhead and profit: 20%, the standard markup on a contractor’s estimate.
- Sales tax on the materials, at the state’s average rate.
Not in them: countertops, the sink and faucet, appliances, backsplash, crown molding and trim pieces, hardware, and plumbing or electrical changes. The kitchen remodel cost guide adds the tops, sink, floor and paint.
Measuring cabinets
Cabinets are measured by the linear foot along the wall: the run of base cabinets under the counter, and the run of wall cabinets above it, measured apart. An L-shaped kitchen with an 8 foot and a 10 foot wall has 18 feet of base cabinet, less the gap for a range or refrigerator.
What moves the price
- Grade. High, premium and deluxe grades cost far more per foot than standard.
- Wall cabinets or base. Base cabinets cost more per foot than wall cabinets.
- Extras. Islands, pantry cabinets, crown, filler and end panels add to the run.
- The layout. Moving plumbing or wiring for a new layout adds trades to the job.
- Where you live. Pick your state in the box above.
Common questions
How much do new kitchen cabinets cost installed?
About $8,200 to $9,900 for a mid-size kitchen with 16 feet of base and 14 feet of wall cabinets, typically $8,800.
How much for a small kitchen?
About $4,950 to $6,000 for 10 feet of base and 8 feet of wall cabinets.
How much for a large kitchen?
About $12,100 to $14,500 for 24 feet of base and 20 feet of wall cabinets, before countertops.