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Electrical in Chicago, IL

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $188–$563.

Top Electrical Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.All Power Electric, Inc.

    4.9★ (102 reviews)

    4.9★ from 102 reviews

    +13122854418Website

  2. 2.Jordan & Sons Electricians

    4.8★ (104 reviews)

    4.8★ from 104 reviews

    +12245071753Website

  3. 3.Martin Mechanical Holding ELECTRICAL SERVICES

    5.0★ (48 reviews)

    5.0★ from 48 reviews

    +13129346653Website

  4. 4.Randall Electrical

    4.2★ (9 reviews)

    4.2★ from 9 reviews

    +17739855271

  5. 5.Amac electrical

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17737035488

  6. 6.South Chicago Electrical Company

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +17733127007Website

  7. 7.Hyde Park Electrical

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18729030085

Electrical Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Electrical repair$188–$563/job
Outlet or switch install$150–$375/job
Light fixture install$188–$625/job
Panel upgrade$2,250–$5,625/job

Electrical prices in Chicago run about 25% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Chicago, rated 4.0★ on average across 267 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

Permit typically required

  • Illinois has no statewide electrician or electrical contractor license; licensing is municipal
  • Chicago and many suburbs license electrical contractors and require a supervising electrician
  • Electrical work needs a permit from the local building department

License required: Local electrical contractor license (no statewide license)

Sources: www.chicago.gov

Electrical FAQs for Chicago

How much does an electrician cost in Chicago?

Electrical repairs in Chicago typically run $188-$563 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Chicago?

We track 7 electricians serving Chicago.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Chicago, IL?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide electrician or electrical contractor license; licensing is municipal. Check with the Chicago building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Chicago more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Chicago runs about +25% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Chicago heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Chicago averages 1,045 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 84F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Chicago summers?

With highs near 84F in Chicago, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Chicago?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Chicago sees highs near 84F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Chicago, IL?

A panel upgrade in Chicago generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In IL, Illinois has no statewide electrician or electrical contractor license; licensing is municipal.