In Illinois, most pole barn projects cost between $5,000 and $50,000 per job, with a typical price near $20,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical pole barn cost
$5,000 – $50,000
per job · typical $20,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Pole barn cost breakdown
- 20x20 basic shell$5,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- 40x60 with concrete$30,000 – $60,000typical $45,000
- 30x40 with insulation$20,000 – $35,000typical $28,000
At a glance
- Typical range$5,000 – $50,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Pole Barns costs
Costs cover materials and labor for a pole barn shell, including lumber, metal siding, roofing, and concrete foundation. Prices vary by size, height, insulation, and site prep. Finished interiors or electrical add extra.
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 pole barn cost?
A basic 20x20 shell starts around $5,000, while a 40x60 with concrete can run $30,000-$60,000. Most homeowners spend $20,000-$30,000.
What drives the cost?
Size, height, roof style, concrete slab, insulation, electrical, site prep, and local labor rates. Custom doors and finishes increase price.
How can I save?
Opt for a smaller size, choose a simple roof, do your own site prep, buy a kit, and get multiple contractor quotes.