Security Camera Installation Cost Estimator 2025

Security camera installation costs $135 to $460 per camera, including labor. A 4-camera CCTV installation for home costs $700 to $1,800 for a full system setup and labor. Surveillance camera prices are $55 to $270 each, and installation charges run $90 to $250 per camera.

The average cost to install a 4-camera home security system is $550 to $1,800, and an 8-camera video surveillance system runs $1,200 to $2,700 for setup and labor. When buying your own security cameras, professional labor rates are $90 to $250 per camera to setup and install.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs)

How much does it cost to install cameras around your house?

The price for professional installation can vary drastically depending on system type and number of cameras. On top of equipment costs, each camera will range between $130 to $250 for professional installation.

How much does it cost to get a security camera?

Security cameras range from $25 to around $450, but on average, indoor cameras cost around $130 and outdoor cameras cost around $250.

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Is it hard to install wired security cameras?

It’s not hard to install a security camera system by yourself. If it’s the first time for you it would take a little bit longer. The hardest part of installing a security camera system, and most time consuming, is usually running the wire.

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How much does a commercial CCTV system cost?

Basic cameras generally run $130 to $260 each, while hidden cameras are more expensive at around $250 to $420 each. Most of the time that does not include the price of a lens, which runs $130 to $330 for a fixed variety and upwards of $1,200 if it includes a zoom feature.

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Cost To Install Wired Security Cameras

The average cost to install wired security cameras is $150 to $500 per camera, depending on the type and labor rates. Installing a 4-camera wired security system costs between $600 and $2,000 to setup. A hardwired system is more expensive to install and requires holes to be drilled for running cables.

**WIRED SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION COST**
Item	Average Cost
Camera	$55 – $360
Labor	$135 – $250
Total Cost	$160 – $550 per camera

Security Camera Installation Labor Cost

The average security camera installation labor cost is $85 to $250 per camera depending on if it’s wired or wireless and whether it’s a CCTV or IP camera. Security camera setup costs for a 4-camera CCTV system are $430 to $850 for labor rates alone. Prices decrease with more cameras installed at the same time.

Security Camera Setup & Installation Process

With professional installation, your setup cost could be higher than the cost of the camera. When installing, the contractor considers the following in their labor rates:

Running cables through walls
Eliminating signal interference
Ensuring a clear view of the desired coverage area
Installing cameras in a visible location to help act as a deterrent, but out of reach and not pointing at lights.
Securing cameras and infrastructure
Configuration of motion and privacy zones, notifications, video quality

Mini Home Security Camera Prices

Mini cameras for home security cost $25 to $360 and come ready to be installed or already disguised as USB chargers, DVD players, smoke detectors, clocks, or even picture frames. They either record 24/7 to cloud storage or motion-triggered events to a memory card.

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Surveillance Camera Installation Cost Factors

The cost factors of surveillance cameras include indoor versus outdoor placement, resolution, field of view, motion detection, night vision, monitored services, remote viewing, connectivity, video storage, the number of cameras, and other features.

Home Size

Larger homes require more cameras with better resolution and field of view to cover each door and window.
Security Requirements

A doorbell camera works for front doors, but you'll need several indoor and outdoor cameras for complete coverage.
Wired and Wireless

Wired camera installation costs more than wireless because of running cables.
Internal and External

Exterior cameras need to be waterproof and weatherproof and typically cost more than interior cameras.
Monitored or Unmonitored

Security services an monitor your cameras 24/7 with other upgrades for a monthly fee.
Local or Remote Storage

Security cameras use either local storage or fee-based plans for remote cloud storage.

Night Vision & Infrared Illuminator

Exterior cameras that reach 30’ to 150’ with infrared (IR) night vision cost $25 to $250, while others that reach 300’ run $250 to $450. A separate IR illuminator or bulb to increase that reach costs $25 to $70 each. A camera’s infrared night vision effectiveness depends on the number of LEDs, their strength, and the camera sensor.

Color night vision cameras cost $85 to $390 each and require some light to work and show vehicle and clothing color. When there is no available light, the camera will use black and white IR night vision.

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