How much does a interior painting cost? (2026)
A interior painting costs about $5,300 on average in 2026, with most projects running $3,000–$9,000 for a 1,500 sq ft home interior. That works out to roughly $2–$6 per sq ft of house.
Interior painting cost, by tier
| Tier | Per sq ft of house | Typical project |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2 | $3,000 |
| Mid-range | $3.50 | $5,300 |
| High-end | $6 | $9,000 |
Project totals assume a 1,500 sq ft home interior — an illustrative size to show scale, not a benchmark. Your total scales with the actual size.
Interior painting cost by region
Labor and materials vary widely by region. Against the national average, a mid-range interior painting runs roughly:
| Region | Typical per sq ft of house | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $4.13 | 18% above the national average |
| Midwest | $3.15 | 10% below the national average |
| South | $3.08 | 12% below the national average |
| West | $3.99 | 14% above the national average |
Interior painting cost by state
Northeast
Midwest
South
Sources
Interior painting figures are drawn from Angi, HomeGuide editorial cost guides (2026) and adjusted by US Census region, last sourced 2026-07-05. They are budgeting estimates — rough starting points, not quotes, and not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a interior painting cost in 2026?
- A interior painting costs about $5,300 on average, with most projects running $3,000–$9,000 for a 1,500 sq ft home interior. Actual cost depends on materials, scope, and local labor.
- What is the cost per sq ft of house?
- Installed rates run about $2–$6 per sq ft of house, or roughly $3.50 per sq ft of house for a mid-range job.
- Are these interior painting costs a quote?
- No. They are estimates from Angi, HomeGuide editorial cost guides (2026), adjusted for region — useful for budgeting and comparing homes, not a substitute for a contractor's quote.
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