Electrical Panel Upgrade Calculator: what to expect
Panel upgrade cost depends on the new amperage, whether the service entrance and meter are replaced, and how much the utility coordination involves. Going from 100A to 200A is the most common upgrade.
Across the United States, a electrical panel upgrade averages $5,350 once mid-range materials, licensed labor, and standard permits are included. The figures below are a national baseline; pick your state or city to apply local labor rates, material delivery costs, and permit fees.
Cost summary
| Low estimate | $2,529 |
|---|---|
| Average estimate | $5,350 |
| High estimate | $11,794 |
| Cost per project | $2,529 - $11,794 |
| Timeline | 1-3 weeks |
Where the money goes
For a typical electrical panel upgrade, the average $5,350 estimate splits into roughly $1,990 of materials, $1,904 of labor, and $450 in permits.
| Material cost | $1,990 |
|---|---|
| Labor cost | $1,904 |
| Permit cost | $450 |
What a electrical panel upgrade includes
- New panel and breakers
- Service entrance and meter as needed
- Grounding and bonding to code
- Utility coordination and reconnection
- Permit and inspection
What drives the cost the most
- Target amperage (100A, 200A, 400A).
- Whether service entrance/meter is replaced.
- Panel location and accessibility.
- Utility coordination and code corrections.
Budget, standard, and high-end scopes
The $2,529–$11,794 range maps to three common levels of finish:
| Scope | Roughly | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Panel swap | $2,529 | Same amperage, new panel and breakers. |
| 100A → 200A | $5,350 | Most common capacity upgrade with new service. |
| Heavy-up / relocate | $11,794 | 400A or moving the panel and meter. |
How to save on a electrical panel upgrade
- Size for future loads (EV, heat pump) so you upgrade once.
- Bundle with rewiring or EV charger work to share permits.
- Confirm the utility's timeline; reconnection scheduling can delay you.
How this estimate is calculated
We start from a base cost-per-project for electrical panel upgrade and adjust it for finish quality, labor complexity, waste, and equipment, then apply national baseline indices. The figures update with the cost data and reflect mid-range, licensed-contractor pricing, not a binding quote.