Embankment or borrow fill cost per cubic yard in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $46.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $40.00 and $57.00. That is 15 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 19 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2023 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Illinois | $46.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $40.00 – $57.00 |
| National median | $40.00 (+15 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 19 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Roselle | Feb 2026 | $10.00 | $43.00 | 8 |
| 2024 Kings Road and Alameda Drive Drainage Improvements | Nov 2023 | $49.50 | $49.50 | 9 |
| 2023 HIGH CAPACITY INLET PROJECT | Apr 2023 | $53.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Illinois, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: embankment or borrow fill unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an embankment or borrow fill cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $46.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $40.00 and $57.00. That is 15 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 19 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2023 and February 2026.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 15 % above the national median of $40.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.