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Outlet or GFCI replacement cost in New York City
Replacing an outlet or GFCI in New York City usually costs $175 to $350 for the first one, which includes the service call: about $150 to $300 for a standard outlet and $200 to $400 for a GFCI. Each additional outlet in the same visit is typically $50 to $100.
Price by borough
| Borough | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Queens | $175 to $350 |
| Brooklyn | $175 to $350 |
| The Bronx | $175 to $350 |
| Staten Island | $175 to $350 |
| Manhattan | $200 to $400 |
Long Island, Westchester, North Jersey and southern Connecticut usually fall close to the Queens and Brooklyn range.
What the price should include
- Service call
- A new standard or GFCI outlet and cover plate
- Testing the circuit
What moves the price up or down
- GFCI outlets cost more than standard ones
- Old or damaged wiring found in the box
- How many outlets are done in one visit
- Adding a brand-new outlet, which is a bigger job
Red flags
- An unlicensed handyman doing electrical work
- A scorched outlet replaced with no look at why it burned
Good to know
A warm, buzzing or scorched outlet should be shut off at the breaker until an electrician looks at it.
Common questions
Why does the first outlet cost so much?
You're mostly paying for the trip and minimum time. That's why bundling several small jobs into one visit saves money.
Do kitchens and bathrooms need GFCI outlets?
Yes. They're required near water, and they're the ones with the test and reset buttons.
Why is Manhattan more expensive?
Parking, building rules, insurance certificates and travel time add to the pro's cost, so prices there typically run 10% to 20% higher.
How do I know a quote is fair?
Compare it with the range on this page, ask what's included, and use Level's free quote check.
About these numbers. They are Level estimates for October 2026, based on typical New York City rates for licensed, insured pros. They are not quotes. Your price depends on your home and is confirmed by the pro on site. As finished Level jobs and verified receipts come in, these pages will show what people actually paid.
Other repair costs in NYC
- Water heater replacement: $1,800 to $3,500
- Boiler repair (no heat): $250 to $900
- Boiler replacement: $6,500 to $12,000
- Toilet replacement: $400 to $900
- Clogged drain: $175 to $450
- Leaky faucet repair: $200 to $500
- Breaker keeps tripping: $250 to $500
- Ceiling or wall patch: $350 to $900
- Roof leak repair: $450 to $1,500