Generator Cost
Labor cost depends heavily on site complexity — how far the generator sits from your electrical panel and fuel source, and whether your panel needs upgrading before the transfer switch can be added.
Installation labor (7–10 kW)
$2,000–$3,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (14–20 kW)
$2,600–$3,900
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (22–26 kW)
$3,400–$5,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (30 kW+)
$4,500–$6,500
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Complex sites (long wire runs, difficult access, or required panel upgrades) push toward the higher end of this range.
