Cost to Run a Well Pump in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $12.46 per month.
Per hour
$0.20
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.41
2 hours/day
Per month
$12.46
61 kWh
Per year
$150
730 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.23 | $74.82 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.46 | $150 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $24.93 | $299 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a well pump in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.41 per day, $12.46 per month, or $150 per year.
Is running a well pump in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $12.46 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.