Kitchen Remodel Labor Cost in Brooklyn, NY (2026)

Kitchen Remodel labor in Brooklyn runs $74-$222 per sq ft, about 48% above the national average. This is the general contractor labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only
Estimated kitchen remodel labor
$29,600
Range $14,800 - $44,400
Labor rate: $148 / sq ft
Local index: 1.48x
Labor only. Materials are billed separately.
City labor avg
$148 / sq ft
vs national
+48%
Local general contractor hourly
$38/hr
Compact galley kitchen with marble countertops and subway tile in a New York apartment

A detailed Brooklyn labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Labor for a kitchen remodel in Brooklyn, NY runs $74-$222 per sq ft, about 48% above the national average. That covers the general contractor crew's time, not materials.