In Illinois, most car paint projects cost between $500 and $5,000 per job, with a typical price near $2,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical car paint cost
$500 – $5,000
per job · typical $2,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Car paint cost breakdown
- Economy paint job$500 – $1,500typical $1,000
- Standard paint job$1,500 – $3,000typical $2,000
- Show-quality paint$3,000 – $10,000typical $5,000
At a glance
- Typical range$500 – $5,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Car Painting costs
Costs cover surface prep, primer, paint, and clear coat. Prices vary by shop, paint type, and vehicle condition. Economy jobs use single-stage paint, while custom paint jobs can exceed $10,000.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car paint job cost?
Most people spend $1,000-$3,000 for a quality job. Economy starts at $500, while show-quality can be $5,000+.
What affects the cost?
Paint quality, color change vs. same color, bodywork needed, shop reputation, and location. Metallic or pearl paints cost more.
How to save?
Do your own prep (sanding, masking), choose a solid color, get quotes, and consider a paintless dent repair first to reduce bodywork.