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A recessed lighting estimate lists the wafers, the wire, the switch, a permit, and labor, and six lights on an existing circuit usually come to about $1,470. VanReceipts writes it from a sentence.
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Recessed lighting install
SAMPLE PRICES| # | Line | Type | Qty | Rate | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED wafer lights | Material | 6 | $28 | $168 | Retrofit wafers, not new-work cans |
| 2 | 14/2 cable | Material | 40 ft | $1 | $32 | Daisy chain in the attic |
| 3 | Dimmer switch | Material | 1 | $18 | $18 | Replaces the existing switch |
The total and 4 more lines are in the app.
Get the appWhat this job usually bills at
$1,056 to $1,968
Customers typically pay this range, from the sources below, so you can sanity check your total.
Sample prices, not a quote. Customers typically pay $100 to $500 per light, average $330, and $176 to $328 per light on another guide, with six lights averaging $1,467 and a job range of $1,056 to $1,968. The $1,470 sample is six wafers. That total is not inside a one-light range. Each light lands at $245, which is inside both per-light bands, and the job total is inside the six-light band. A new circuit or a whole-house smart system is outside this page.
On average, the cost to install recessed lighting is $330 per light, falling within a range of $100 to $500.
Accessed 2026-10-12.Recessed lighting installation costs range from $1,056 to $1,968, with a national average of $1,467. The national average to install recessed lighting is between $176 and $328 per light, with the average homeowner spending $1,467 to install six lights.
Accessed 2026-10-12.What the estimate assumes
- Six retrofit LED wafers in one room, not a whole-house package.
- The attic is open above the ceiling.
- The existing switch leg can take the added load, so this is not a new circuit.
- Paint is a touch-up at the trims, not a full ceiling repaint.
Frequently asked questions.
How do electricians price recessed lighting?
Price the fixtures, the cable, the switch, the permit, and hours to cut and wire. Published prices run about $100 to $500 per light and about $176 to $328 per light, with six lights around $1,056 to $1,968. This sample is $1,470 for six.
What should a recessed lighting estimate include?
The count, the housing type, whether you can get above the ceiling, and whether the circuit is new. This sample is six wafers from an attic on the existing switch.
How long does six recessed lights take?
The sample uses 8 hours to cut and wire plus 2 hours of touch-up when the attic is open. A finished ceiling with no attic, or a new home run, takes longer.
Should the permit be on the estimate?
Yes, when the city requires one for added lighting. This sample shows $90. A like-for-like lamp swap with no new wire may not need it, and you can drop the line.
Are these prices a real quote?
No. The lines are sample prices so you can see the shape of the estimate. In the app, the estimate follows the job you describe, your answer, and your prices.
