Cost engine
How much does interior painting cost?
National price ranges for interior painting, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.
Verified August 2026
Interior Painting cost
$1,500 – $9,500
Most homeowners pay around $3,800 for interior painting, or $1.80–$5 per sq ft of floor area. Permit fees add $0–$0.
Price breakdown
| Budget scope | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $3,800 |
| Premium / complex | $9,500 |
| per sq ft of floor area | $1.80 – $5 |
| Permit fees | $0 – $0 |
| Timeline | 2-5 days of work |
What drives the price
- Wall square footage and ceiling height
- Number of coats and color changes
- Trim, doors and ceilings included
- Drywall patching and prep
- Paint grade
Cost by city
Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.
Interior Paint cost in Naples$1,900 – $11,800 · +24%Interior Paint cost in Miami$1,800 – $11,200 · +18%Interior Paint cost in Fort Lauderdale$1,700 – $10,800 · +14%Interior Paint cost in West Palm Beach$1,700 – $10,600 · +12%Interior Paint cost in Sarasota$1,600 – $10,300 · +8%Interior Paint cost in Fort Myers$1,600 – $10,400 · +9%Interior Paint cost in Cape Coral$1,600 – $10,200 · +7%Interior Paint cost in Tampa$1,600 – $9,900 · +4%Interior Paint cost in Bradenton$1,600 – $10,000 · +5%Interior Paint cost in Venice$1,600 – $10,100 · +6%Interior Paint cost in St. Petersburg$1,500 – $9,800 · +3%Interior Paint cost in Clearwater$1,500 – $9,700 · +2%Interior Paint cost in Orlando$1,500 – $9,700 · +2%Interior Paint cost in Port St. Lucie$1,500 – $9,700 · +2%Interior Paint cost in St. Augustine$1,500 – $9,500 · 0%Interior Paint cost in Port Charlotte$1,500 – $9,500 · 0%Interior Paint cost in Brandon$1,500 – $9,500 · 0%Interior Paint cost in Melbourne$1,500 – $9,400 · -1%Interior Paint cost in Kissimmee$1,500 – $9,300 · -2%Interior Paint cost in Daytona Beach$1,500 – $9,300 · -2%Interior Paint cost in Jacksonville$1,400 – $9,100 · -4%Interior Paint cost in Lakeland$1,400 – $9,000 · -5%Interior Paint cost in Gainesville$1,400 – $8,900 · -6%Interior Paint cost in Pensacola$1,400 – $9,000 · -5%Interior Paint cost in Tallahassee$1,400 – $8,800 · -7%
Frequently asked questions
How much paint do I need for a room?
One gallon covers roughly 350 to 400 square feet per coat. Multiply wall length by ceiling height, subtract openings, then double it for two coats.
Sources
Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.