Short answer
The average bathroom remodel costs about $12,153, with a typical range of $6,651 to $17,660, per Angi's 2026 guide. This Old House (2026) puts the average at $15,586. Small bathrooms can be redone for $3,000 to $15,000, while master bathrooms run $8,400 to $30,000 or more depending on finishes.
Key facts
- Angi (Jul 2026): most homeowners spend an average of $12,153; remodels range from $2,500 to $30,000, or about $70 to $250 per square foot.[1]
- This Old House (Jul 2026): average bathroom remodel $15,586, with most between $6,456 and $24,715.[2]
- Journal of Light Construction Cost vs Value 2025: midrange bath remodel national average job cost $26,138; upscale bath remodel $81,612.[5]
- Angi (Jul 2026): bathtub replacement costs $2,104 to $9,757, averaging $5,929.[6]
Estimate your shower or bath project
Pick the job and anything it also needs. You get a national range from published cost guides, not a quote.
Quick price table
National ranges by scope. These are not quotes.
| Scope | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (paint, fixtures, refinish) | $3,000 to $10,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Partial (replace one or more main fixtures) | $10,000 to $25,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Full (strip and replace everything) | $25,000 to $80,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Minor, per Fixr | $2,400 to $10,000 | Fixr 2026[3] |
| Partial, per Fixr | $6,000 to $25,000 | Fixr 2026[3] |
| Full, per Fixr | $9,000 to $30,000+ | Fixr 2026[3] |
The guides do not agree on what a "full" remodel costs. Angi's full range starts at $25,000[1]; Fixr's starts at $9,000[3]. Angi's full remodel replaces every fixture and surface[1], so read each quote's scope line by line.
Average bathroom remodel cost
- Angi: average $12,153; typical $6,651 to $17,660[1].
- This Old House: average $15,586; most $6,456 to $24,715[2].
- Fixr: average $12,000; most $6,000 to $18,000[3].
Cost by bathroom size
| Bathroom | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small bathroom, 30 sq ft | $3,000 to $15,000+ | HomeGuide 2025[4] |
| Half bath or powder room, about 30 sq ft | $1,500 to $15,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Guest bathroom, about 80 sq ft | $5,600 to $20,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Primary (master) bathroom, 120 sq ft | $8,400 to $30,000 | Angi 2026[1] |
| Primary bathroom | $7,000 to $30,000 | Fixr 2026[3] |
| Small primary bathroom | $5,000 to $20,000 | HomeGuide 2025[4] |
Cost per square foot
Angi says $70 to $250 per square foot[1]. Fixr says about $120 on average, with a range of $70 to $400 or more[3]. HomeGuide is higher, at $100 to $500 per square foot[4]. Multiply your floor area by the low and high figures to get a rough first range, then check it against real quotes.
Budget vs high end
This Old House prices three tiers for a 50 square foot bathroom[2]:
| Tier | Range |
|---|---|
| Basic refresh | $8,478 to $10,883 |
| Midrange remodel | $14,609 to $19,040 |
| High-end remodel | $27,492 to $35,808 |
The Journal of Light Construction's 2025 national averages are higher because they price defined, contractor-run projects[5]. Its midrange job updates a 5 x 7 foot bathroom with a new tub, tile surround, toilet, vanity and tile floor[9]:
| Project | Job cost | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|
| Bath remodel, midrange | $26,138 | 80% |
| Bath remodel, universal design | $42,183 | 61% |
| Bath remodel, upscale | $81,612 | 42% |
Tub replacement cost
Angi puts bathtub replacement at $2,104 to $9,757, averaging $5,929[6]. HomeGuide's range is $1,500 to $8,000 including the tub and installation[8]:
| Line item | Range[8] |
|---|---|
| New bathtub | $300 to $3,000+ |
| Installation labor | $400 to $2,000+ |
| Removal and disposal | $150 to $750 |
| Plumbing modifications | $200 to $700+ |
| Permits | $50 to $250 |
If you are replacing the tub with a shower instead, see tub to shower conversion cost. For a step-in tub, see walk-in tub cost.
Where the money goes
Fixr says about 25% of the budget goes to the shower or tub and another 25% to the vanity[3]. Labor averages about 50%[3]. Fixr suggests holding about 5% extra for surprises such as hidden water damage[3]. Angi lists demolition at $1,000 to $2,300 and permits at $100 to $1,000[1]. HomeGuide puts bathroom demolition at $600 to $2,000[7].
When to call a pro
- Any plumbing move, new circuit or wall change: these need licensed trades and usually a permit.
- Soft floors, stains on the ceiling below, or a musty smell: check for water damage first.
- Accessibility changes such as a curbless shower or wider door.
- To get a firm price: ask for an itemized quote with scope, materials and permit listed.
More questions
How much does it cost to replace a tub and shower combo?
HomeGuide (2025) puts a bathtub-shower combo at $2,000 to $4,500 installed. Angi (2026) gives a wider tub-and-shower combo range of $600 to $10,000 for labor and materials, depending on the unit and finishes.
How much of a bathroom remodel is labor?
Fixr (2026) says labor is about 50% of the total on average, and 40% to 65% depending on the work. Moving fixtures and custom tile push labor higher.
Does a bathroom remodel pay for itself at resale?
Usually not fully. The Journal of Light Construction's 2025 national averages show a midrange bath remodel recouping 80% of its cost and an upscale one 42%.
Sources
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost? (2026 data, updated Jul 9, 2026), Angi. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Bathroom remodel cost (updated Jul 2, 2026), This Old House. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost? (2026 data, updated Jan 27, 2026), Fixr. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Small bathroom remodel cost (Oct 25, 2025), HomeGuide. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- 2025 Cost vs Value Report: national averages, Journal of Light Construction. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does bathtub replacement cost? (2026 data, updated Jul 9, 2026), Angi. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Bathroom remodel cost (Jun 20, 2025), HomeGuide. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Bathtub replacement or installation cost (Aug 20, 2025), HomeGuide. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Cost vs Value: bath remodel, midrange, Journal of Light Construction. Accessed 2026-10-15.
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