About these numbers: every figure on this page is a typical national estimate published by the source named next to it. Your price depends on well depth, pump type, what else is worn, and the contractor. We do not set or quote prices.
Typical cost by pump type
| Pump type | HomeGuide | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Submersible pump | $1,000–$2,500 | $1,000–$2,500+ |
| Shallow-well jet pump | $400–$1,000 | $450–$1,500 |
| Deep-well jet pump | $500–$1,400 | $800–$2,200+ |
| Constant-pressure pump | $2,000–$5,000 | $1,300–$4,000+ |
Sources: HomeGuide, Well pump cost and Angi, Well pump replacement cost. Checked October 2026. The two sources use different data, so their ranges differ.
Cost by well depth
Depth is the biggest single factor. Deeper wells need a stronger pump, more drop pipe and wire, and more labor to pull the old pump. Angi's 2026 ranges:
- Under 25 feet: $400–$3,000+
- 25 to 150 feet: $1,200–$5,500+
- Over 150 feet: $2,000–$10,000+
Most Kankakee-area private wells draw from dolomite bedrock (Illinois State Water Survey), and depths vary well to well. Your well's depth may be on its drilling record; the Illinois State Geological Survey ILWATER map lists many Illinois well records.
Submersible pump replacement
Submersible pumps sit down inside the well and are the most common type for deeper wells (HomeGuide). Replacing one means pulling the pump, drop pipe and wire up out of the casing, so labor and equipment make up a large share of the bill. HomeGuide puts the pump unit alone at $150–$1,700 and a typical replacement at about 3 to 6 hours, longer for deep or hard-to-reach wells.
Repair or replace?
Many no-water calls turn out to be a part, not the pump. HomeGuide's national ranges for common parts:
- Pressure switch: $25–$100
- Tank bladder: $50–$100
- Pressure tank: $500–$1,000
- Pump motor: $500–$1,000
Ask the contractor to test the switch, control box and tank before pulling the pump. See pressure tank and switch repair and no water from your well for the symptoms that point to each part. HomeGuide notes a pump typically lasts 10 to 15 years, so age matters when you weigh a repair against a replacement.
What else can move the price
- Labor: Angi lists $250–$1,000 for replacement labor, and $45–$150 an hour for a well pump contractor.
- Pipe and wiring: new pipework and electrical work can add $250–$1,000 in labor (Angi).
- Switching pump type: going from a jet pump to a submersible usually means new pipework too.
- Timing: ask whether after-hours or weekend service is priced differently.
- Permits and disinfection: ask what the contractor handles, and test the water after any well work (how to test in Kankakee County).
Questions to ask before you sign
- What did you test, and why do you think the pump itself has failed?
- What size and type of pump do you recommend for my well depth and household?
- Does the price include pulling and resetting, new pipe or wire, the check valve, disinfection and haul-away?
- What warranty comes with the pump and the labor?
- Can I have the estimate in writing?
Get a local estimate
We are a referral service, not a contractor. Call or send the form and we pass your request to one independent well and pump contractor who serves your town. They inspect the system and quote you directly, and you decide whether to hire them.
Sources
Checked October 2026. We link the public source for every figure on this page.
- HomeGuide, Well pump cost (2026) — national cost ranges, pump lifespan, replacement time
- Angi, How much does well pump replacement cost? (updated Aug 2026) — national average, cost by type and depth, labor ranges
- Illinois State Water Survey, Kankakee subregion — dolomite bedrock aquifer
- Illinois State Geological Survey, ILWATER well records — finding a well's drilling record