$250 – $1,150That is the typical toilet installation cost in 2026 for one standard floor-mounted toilet, fixture and labor included. HomeGuide puts the average at $350 – $800, Fixr at $250 – $800, and Homewyse at $635 – $1,151 per toilet. A straight swap on the existing drain sits at the low end; a wall-hung or upflush model, or moving the toilet to a new spot, costs far more.
Our estimate: the headline range runs from the lowest low ($250, Fixr) to the highest high ($1,151, Homewyse, rounded to $1,150) of the three guides’ typical ranges for a standard installation. It is a combination of published figures, not a price we measured.
Most of the bill is decided by three things: the toilet you buy, whether the plumber can reuse the existing drain and water supply, and what turns up under the old toilet once it comes off the floor. The sections below price each one.
Toilet installation cost by type
| Toilet type | HomeGuide (installed) | Fixr (installed) | HomeGuide (unit only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-piece | $250 – $950 | $200 – $950 | $100 – $500 |
| One-piece | $350 – $1,400 | $250 – $1,100 | $200 – $900 |
| Dual-flush | $250 – $1,500 | — | $100 – $1,000 |
| Pressure-assisted | $500 – $2,000 | — | $350 – $1,500 |
| Wall-hung (wall-mounted) | $600 – $2,400 | $500 – $2,000 | $300 – $1,500 |
| Upflush / macerating | $1,000 – $2,000 | $600 – $1,300 | $750 – $1,500 |
| Smart toilet | $750 – $2,500 | — | $600 – $2,000 |
The two guides agree closely on two-piece and one-piece toilets, the models most homes have. They split on upflush units: HomeGuide’s installed range starts where Fixr’s nearly ends, so get more than one quote if you need one. Comfort-height (taller) toilets have no separate price in either guide; Fixr only notes that 17- to 19-inch models usually cost more than standard-height ones. An older guide from Bob Vila (February 2023) lists two-piece toilets at $90 – $875 and one-piece at $150 – $1,500 for the fixture, in line with the newer figures.
Estimate your toilet installation cost
Our estimate: the published ranges above multiplied out for your inputs. Not a quote. Installed ranges: lowest low and highest high of HomeGuide (Sept 2025) and Fixr (Jan 2026). Removal from both guides; new-location cost from Fixr; leak repair from HomeGuide. State adjustment: BLS construction wages (May 2025), applied to an assumed 50% labor share. How we calculate
Our estimate: each calculator range takes the lowest low and the highest high that HomeGuide and Fixr give for that toilet type in the table above; for types only HomeGuide prices, its range is used as is. These are combined published figures, not measured prices.
Labor: a straight swap vs. a new location
Labor for a replacement on the existing drain runs $150 – $450 according to HomeGuide and $150 – $440 according to Fixr. HomeGuide adds that labor can reach $900 or more for harder installs, such as wall-mounted units. A swap means disconnecting and draining the old toilet, pulling it, setting the new one and testing it; HomeGuide puts that at 2 to 3 hours, and 4 to 6 hours or more for a wall-mounted toilet or a toilet where there was none before.
Moving a toilet is a different job: the drain and its flange have to be relocated and new supply and waste lines run. Fixr prices a first-time installation with new water and waste lines at $1,000 – $3,500, and HomeGuide says plumbers bill this work at $75 – $150 an hour. An older Bob Vila guide (February 2023) put a remodel that relocates the toilet at $2,500 – $3,500. If you are already opening the floor, see our bathroom remodel cost guide, and our walk-in shower cost guide if the new layout also changes the shower.
For context on wages: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median pay of $63,800 a year, or $30.67 an hour, for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in May 2025, and notes that most states and some localities require plumbers to be licensed (BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook). That is the worker’s wage, not the rate a plumbing company bills, which the guides above put at $75 – $150 an hour.
Extra costs: wax ring, flange, supply line and subfloor
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and disposal of the old toilet | $50 – $200 | HomeGuide; Fixr; Bob Vila (2023) |
| Wax ring and similar maintenance parts | usually under $100 each | Fixr |
| Fixing leaking pipes found during the job | $150 – $850 | HomeGuide |
| Tile and grout repair | $10 – $50 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Hardwood floor repair | $2 – $20 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Replacing water-damaged flooring | $8 – $24 per sq ft | Bob Vila (older guide, February 2023) |
| Drywall repair | $300 – $1,500+ per hole | HomeGuide |
The surprises come from what sits under the old toilet: a cracked or corroded flange, a leaking supply line, or a floor softened by years of slow leaking. None of the guides gives a specific price for flange, supply line or subfloor repair, which depends on how far the damage spreads; the figures above are the closest published numbers, and only the water-damaged flooring figure comes from an older guide. Ask the plumber to price these repairs in writing before work starts. If the old toilet keeps clogging, the problem may be in the drain rather than the fixture — see our drain cleaning cost guide before replacing it.
WaterSense toilets and water savings
Toilets with the EPA WaterSense label use 1.28 gallons per flush or less, about 20 percent below the current federal standard of 1.6 gallons per flush. According to the EPA, toilets account for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water use, and replacing old toilets with WaterSense models can cut toilet water use by 20 to 60 percent — nearly 13,000 gallons a year for a household, worth more than $170 a year in water costs.
The EPA also notes that in many areas utilities offer rebates and vouchers that lower the price of a WaterSense-labeled toilet. Programs and amounts vary by utility, so check with your own water provider before you buy.
HomeGuide puts the life of most toilets at 10 to 20 years. For the largest plumbing replacement most homes face, see our water heater replacement cost guide.
How to keep the bill down
- Keep the toilet where it is: a swap on the existing drain costs a fraction of a new location.
- Choose a basic model instead of one with smart or luxury features.
- Ask your water utility about a rebate on a WaterSense-labeled toilet.
- Replace several toilets at once, or bundle the job with other plumbing work.
- Book during business hours; HomeGuide says after-hours work can double or triple the cost.
- Compare at least three detailed written estimates, and don’t pay in full until the job is done.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Is the price a flat fee or hourly, and does it include removing and disposing of the old toilet?
- Does the quote include a new wax ring and supply line, and what do you charge if the flange or subfloor needs repair?
- Have you installed this type of toilet before (wall-hung, upflush)?
- Are you licensed and insured, and do you offer a warranty on labor?
- How long should we wait before using the toilet?
Sources
- HomeGuide, How Much Does Toilet Installation Cost?, September 22, 2025.
- Fixr, Toilet installation cost, updated January 28, 2026.
- Homewyse, Cost to Install Toilet, May 2026.
- Bob Vila, Toilet installation cost, older guide (February 2023).
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, WaterSense: Residential Toilets.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, pay data for May 2025.
