Solar panel cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Most homeowners in Los Angeles paid $19,000 to $39,000 for solar. A typical 7.0 kW system cost $27,000 before the federal tax credit, about $3.89 per watt.
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Cost by system size
| System size | Typical price | Most paid |
|---|---|---|
| Under 4 kW | $15,000 | $12,000 to $19,000 |
| 4 to 6 kW | $21,000 | $16,000 to $28,000 |
| 6 to 8 kW | $26,000 | $21,000 to $34,000 |
| 8 to 10 kW | $31,000 | $25,000 to $41,000 |
| 10 to 13 kW | $38,000 | $32,000 to $47,000 |
| 13 kW and up | $54,000 | $42,000 to $73,000 |
Solar installers with the most jobs in Los Angeles
| Rank | Contractor | Jobs | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrun San Francisco, licensed 28 years | Visit website | |
| 2 | South West Builders licensed 10 years | Visit website | |
| 3 | Lajoma Construction Inc Downey, licensed 21 years | Call (323) 855-5573 |
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| Year installed | Systems | Typical price per watt |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 700 | $3.55 |
| 2022 | 1,115 | $3.96 |
| 2023 | 1,378 | $4.10 |
What the permits say
Solar permits in Los Angeles declared a median of $39,000 (269 permits since 2021), 41% more than homeowners paid. A permit value is an estimate, and one permit can also cover a battery or a panel upgrade.
Prices are what homeowners paid for systems they own, before the federal tax credit and any rebate. Leased systems and systems with a battery are left out. "Most paid" is the middle half: the 25th to the 75th percentile; low and high end are the 10th and 90th. Only ZIP codes with Los Angeles permits are counted. Source: Berkeley Lab, Tracking the Sun (2024 edition), installs from January 2021 to December 2023. Data updated October 6, 2026.