Security camera installation cost calculator

Pick the camera type, how many and the recorder. See the low, typical and high installed price, per camera and for the system.

$860Typical: four PoE cameras and an NVR

$100 to $180A PoE camera installed (Fixr)

$15 to $30Cloud storage a month

Camera installation

$600 to $1,120

Typical $860 (US average)

$215Per camera, typical

$600Low

$1,120High

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How we got this

PoE (wired network) cameras$100 to $180 each installed × 4 = $400 to $720Fixr's installed price for this camera type. Typical is the midpoint.
Recorder$200 to $400Fixr's unit price. Setup is usually part of the install visit.
Total$600 to $1,120, typical $860As a check: Bob Vila puts most camera installs at $150 to $2,040, by type and number of cameras.

Item	Qty	Low	Typical	High
PoE (wired network) camera, installed	4	$400	$560	$720
NVR (network video recorder)	1	$200	$300	$400
Total		$600	$860	$1,120

Sources: Fixr: Video surveillance camera installation cost; Fixr: Home security system prices; Bob Vila: Security camera installation cost. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

Four wired PoE cameras and a network recorder usually come to $600 to $1,120 installed, about $860 typical.
Fixr puts most camera installs at $400 to $800, and four wired cameras at $600 to $2,000.
Doorbell cameras run $125 to $300 installed; PTZ cameras $450 to $900.
Cloud recording runs $15 to $30 a month, on top of the install.

How much does security camera installation cost

Camera systems are priced per camera, installed, plus the recorder. Fixr publishes installed prices by camera type, which the calculator uses, with the typical figure at the midpoint. Bob Vila gives an overall range of $150 to $2,040 by type and number of cameras, which the results fall inside for most systems.

Camera	Installed, each (Fixr)
Bullet	$80 to $180
PoE (wired network)	$100 to $180
Dome	$130 to $270
Doorbell	$125 to $300
Outdoor security	$250 to $600
PTZ	$450 to $900

Recorders and storage

Wired systems record to a box in the house. Fixr puts an NVR (for network cameras) at $200 to $400 and a DVR (for analog cameras) at $100 to $250, unit only. Wireless cameras often record to the cloud instead, at $15 to $30 a month in Fixr's guide.

Wired or wirelessFixr puts four wireless cameras at $500 to $650 installed and four wired cameras at $600 to $2,000. Wired costs more to install but does not depend on Wi-Fi or batteries.

A worked example: eight dome cameras

A small shop wants eight dome cameras on a DVR.

Cameras. 8 × $130 / $200 / $270 = $1,040 / $1,600 / $2,160.
DVR. $100 / $175 / $250.
Total. $1,140 to $2,410, about $1,775 typical.

For security and low voltage installers

Price per device plus per cable run, and count the hour it takes to set up the recorder and the customer's phone. Fixr's home security guide puts installers at $60 to $150 an hour. How to price security system installation walks through a full example, and on Front Office, Koira's maintenance plans bill a yearly service visit.

Last checked October 9, 2026. More for your trade: how trades run on Koira.

FAQ

How much does it cost to install security cameras?

Fixr puts most installs at $400 to $800, about $600. Bob Vila gives $150 to $2,040 depending on type and number.

How much is a wired camera system installed?

Fixr puts four wired cameras at $600 to $2,000 installed.

How much does a doorbell camera cost installed?

Fixr gives $125 to $300.

What does an NVR cost?

Fixr gives $200 to $400 for the unit.

How much is cloud storage for cameras?

Fixr gives $15 to $30 a month.

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