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How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

An electrical panel upgrade costs $518 to $2,193 in the US, with a typical job around $1,347. Basis: per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs

Low
$518
Typical
$1,347
High
$2,193

Electrical panel upgrade cost: low, typical and high

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

Electrical panel upgrade cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

Electrical panel upgrade cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Electrical panel upgrade cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
100-amp panel$800 to $1,500HomeAdvisor
200-amp panel$1,300 to $2,000HomeAdvisor
400-amp panel$2,000 to $4,000HomeAdvisor

What drives the cost of an electrical panel upgrade

  1. Amperage

    Most homes need 100 to 200 amps; 400-amp service costs the most.

  2. Replace or relocate

    Moving a panel outdoors costs $1,500 to $4,000.

  3. Old fuse box or recalled panels

    Replacing a fuse box costs $1,500 to $4,500; Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels $1,500 to $4,000.

  4. Wiring age and circuits

    Older wiring and more circuits to move add labor.

  5. Drywall repair

    Patching around the panel runs about $1.50 to $3 per sq ft.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

A permit is needed in most places, and the utility may need to disconnect service. Budget about $150 to $300 for permits and drywall repairs.

What’s usually included

  • The new panel and breakers
  • Labor to move circuits to the new panel
  • Coordination of the inspection

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

Electrical panel upgrade cost: questions

How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?

An electrical panel upgrade costs $518 to $2,193 in the US, with a typical job around $1,347. Basis: per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of an electrical panel upgrade?

Amperage: most homes need 100 to 200 amps; 400-amp service costs the most. Replace or relocate: moving a panel outdoors costs $1,500 to $4,000. Old fuse box or recalled panels: replacing a fuse box costs $1,500 to $4,500; Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels $1,500 to $4,000. Wiring age and circuits: older wiring and more circuits to move add labor.

Do I need a permit for an electrical panel upgrade?

A permit is needed in most places, and the utility may need to disconnect service. Budget about $150 to $300 for permits and drywall repairs.

What is usually included in the price?

The new panel and breakers; Labor to move circuits to the new panel; Coordination of the inspection. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost by type or size?

100-amp panel: $800 to $1,500; 200-amp panel: $1,300 to $2,000; 400-amp panel: $2,000 to $4,000.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Electrical panel upgrade 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: Electrical panel upgrade cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; prices by amperage; drivers; permit.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $518 to $2,193. Editorial policy

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