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How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

A bathroom remodel costs $6,651 to $17,660 in the US, with a typical job around $12,153. Basis: per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels

Low
$6,651
Typical
$12,153
High
$17,660

Bathroom remodel cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Bathroom remodel cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$6,651$12,153$17,660Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a bathroom remodel

  1. Size and type of bathroom

    A powder room costs far less than a primary bath.

  2. Finish quality

    Tile, flooring and countertop choices move the total most.

  3. Moving plumbing

    Relocating a toilet, shower or vanity adds plumbing and permit costs.

  4. Labor

    Labor can be about 40% to 65% of the total.

  5. Location

    Labor and material prices vary by state and metro.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Permit fees usually run $100 to $1,000, and moving pipes or walls nearly always requires one.

What’s usually included

  • Demolition and disposal
  • Fixtures, tile and vanity in the agreed scope
  • Plumbing and electrical connections
  • Installation labor

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Bathroom remodel cost: questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

A bathroom remodel costs $6,651 to $17,660 in the US, with a typical job around $12,153. Basis: per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a bathroom remodel?

Size and type of bathroom: a powder room costs far less than a primary bath. Finish quality: tile, flooring and countertop choices move the total most. Moving plumbing: relocating a toilet, shower or vanity adds plumbing and permit costs. Labor: labor can be about 40% to 65% of the total.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?

Permit fees usually run $100 to $1,000, and moving pipes or walls nearly always requires one.

What is usually included in the price?

Demolition and disposal; Fixtures, tile and vanity in the agreed scope; Plumbing and electrical connections; Installation labor. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Bathroom remodel cost”, updated June 17, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Bathroom remodel cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
  2. Journal of Light Construction: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: Bath Remodel, Midrange · page updated 2025 · checked October 2026Used for: Regional adjustment ratio.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $6,651 to $17,660. Editorial policy

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