How Much Does a Sump pump Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 600 W · 1 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.11
Monthly
$3.24
Yearly
$39.37
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.11
Monthly cost
$3.24
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$39.37
kWh / month
18.0 kWh
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A typical sump pump uses about 600 W and costs about $0.10/day or $3.02/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 1 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.05/day (300 W) to $0.20/day (1200 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $7.16
- Massachusetts $5.61
- Maine $5.53
- California $5.45
- Rhode Island $5.43
- New York $5.11
- Connecticut $5.09
- New Hampshire $4.74
- Alaska $4.59
- District of Columbia $4.27
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 600 W and 1 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 300 W | $1.62 |
| Typical | 600 W | $3.24 |
| High | 1200 W | $6.47 |
Energy saving tips
- Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it.
- Avoid leaving the appliance in high-power standby modes.
- Unplug the appliance if it is rarely used.
FAQ
- Most sump pump units fall between 300 W and 1200 W, with 600 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 600 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 300–1200 W.
- At typical use (1 hours/day at 600 W), the estimate is about 0.60 kWh/day and 18.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 1 hours/day and 600 W, this appliance uses about 0.60 kWh per day.
- At 1 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 18.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.600 kWh (at 600 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.10/day for 1 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $3.02/month at 1 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 600 W costs about $0.10/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (1 hours/day at 600 W), the estimate is about $0.10/day or $3.02/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 18.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $3.02/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.