How Much Do Pavers Cost?
Concrete pavers average about $4.00 per square foot for the material in 2026, plus bedding sand and a compacted gravel base. Premium clay or natural-stone pavers cost more. The table and calculator below estimate pavers plus base material for a patio or walkway.
Average prices by region
National-average material prices adjusted by region. Updated 2026-06-20. Estimates only — not quotes.
| Material | National | Northeast | South | Midwest | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavers / ft² | $4.00 | $4.60 | $3.68 | $3.88 | $4.48 |
| Sand / ton | $30.00 | $34.50 | $27.60 | $29.10 | $33.60 |
| Gravel / crushed stone / ton | $30.00 | $34.50 | $27.60 | $29.10 | $33.60 |
What affects the price
- Paver type — basic concrete is cheapest; clay brick and natural stone cost more.
- Base preparation — gravel and sand add material and labor.
- Pattern complexity and cuts increase waste and labor.
- Installation labor typically exceeds material cost (not included here).
Estimate your project
Enter your dimensions to get a quantity and cost estimate. For the full tool, open the Paver Calculator .
Project inputs
How this is calculated
- Patio area = 12 ft × 10 ft = 120 ft²
- Paver coverage = (8 in × 4 in) ÷ 144 = 0.2222 ft² each
- Pavers = 120 ft² ÷ 0.2222 ft² + 10% waste → 594
- Bedding sand = 120 ft² × (1 in ÷ 12) ÷ 27 = 0.37 yd³
- Base gravel = 120 ft² × (4 in ÷ 12) ÷ 27 = 1.48 yd³
Paver count includes a waste allowance for cuts around edges and curves.
Bedding sand and base gravel are estimated as tons; weights vary by moisture and supplier.
The math
National-average prices, adjusted by region. Edit any unit price to match a local quote. Estimate only.
How we estimate these prices
National-average material prices from home-center and supplier listings, adjusted by region. Excludes base excavation and installation labor. Verify with a local quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pavers cost per square foot? ⌄
Basic concrete pavers average about $4.00 per square foot for the material in 2026. Clay brick and natural-stone pavers run higher. Bedding sand and a compacted gravel base add material on top of the pavers themselves.
How much base and sand do I need for a paver patio? ⌄
Plan on a 4–6 inch compacted gravel base plus about 1 inch of bedding sand under the pavers. Our paver calculator estimates pavers, sand, and gravel together so you can order the base material in the same trip.
What does an installed paver patio cost? ⌄
Installation labor usually exceeds material cost. Including base prep, sand, and labor, installed patios commonly run $15–$30 per square foot or more, versus roughly $4–$8 per square foot for material alone.
How much extra should I order for cuts and waste? ⌄
Add about 5% for a straight-edged rectangular patio and up to 10% for diagonal patterns or curved borders, which produce more cut-off waste. Ordering from one batch also keeps color consistent.