Illinois cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Illinois costs an estimated $620 - $2,050 per zone. That is 3% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Illinois earn $21.54 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $620 - $2,050
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Illinois: $3,710 - $12,400 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Illinois
- Number of zones needed to cover the yard.
- Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements.
- Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers.
- Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
- Local labor costs: Illinois landscaping wages are 3% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Illinois compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $620 - $2,050 |
| Maine | $620 - $2,050 |
| Hawaii | $620 - $2,050 |
| Illinois | $620 - $2,050 |
| North Dakota | $610 - $2,050 |
| Nevada | $610 - $2,050 |
| Maryland | $610 - $2,050 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Illinois
Other landscaping costs in Illinois
- Lawn Mowing$46 - $75
- Lawn Fertilization$67 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $420
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$42 - $79
- Gardener$37 - $68
- Tree Removal$420 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.05
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$735 - $3,150
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,500
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.13 - $21
- Snow Removal$31 - $73
- Commercial Lawn Care$835 - $1,650
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Illinois?
About $620 - $2,050 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 3% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Illinois?
Number of zones needed to cover the yard. Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements. Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers. Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
How do I find sprinkler system installation companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 33 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Waukegan, Elgin, Joliet, Quincy and 8 more. Ask each for the number of zones, backflow and permit costs and the warranty on parts and labor.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Illinois by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.