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.