ELECTRICAL
Security Camera Installation Cost: In 2026
Estimate security camera installation cost — with the free electrical calculator.
Cameras are the most visible security upgrade you can buy — and the most affordable. The camera is cheap; the wiring and setup is where it adds up. Here's the 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Security cameras run $100–$350 each installed in 2026. A whole-home system runs $590–$2,040. Cameras run $50–$250+; labor runs $50–$200 per camera. Wi-Fi cameras are cheapest; hardwired NVR systems cost more.
What it costs
A Wi-Fi camera runs $100–$350 installed. Labor runs $50–$200 per camera. A 4-camera whole-home system runs $590–$2,040. Hardwired systems with NVR and cable run $300–$800 per camera. Monthly cloud storage adds $5–$30.
- Wi-Fi camera installed: $100–$350
- Labor: $50–$200 per camera
- Whole-home system: $590–$2,040
- Hardwired NVR: $300–$800 per camera
Wi-Fi vs hardwired
Wi-Fi cameras are easy to install and cheap — but need strong signal and battery changes. Hardwired PoE cameras never die and record locally — the pro choice. Most homes start with Wi-Fi and add hardwired at the entry points.
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