Chicken Breast Prices: US Price per Pound, 2006–2026
The US city average price of boneless chicken breast was $4.203 per pound in Sep 2026, according to BLS average price data (via FRED). That is 0.7% higher than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($3.073), it is up 36.8%. In our data, which starts Jan 2006, the highest price was $4.746 (Sep 2022) and the lowest was $2.896 (Sep 2018).
Chicken Breast Prices since Jan 2006
Chicken breast, boneless. Monthly values. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 1.6%.
Last 24 months
| Month | Price | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $4.203 | +0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | $4.173 | -0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | $4.153 | -1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.181 | -1.4% |
| May 2026 | $4.171 | -1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | $4.168 | -0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $4.172 | +0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | $4.142 | +1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | $4.165 | +4.9% |
| Dec 2025 | $4.153 | +1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | $4.150 | +3.5% |
| Oct 2025 | no data | |
| Sep 2025 | $4.172 | +5.0% |
| Aug 2025 | $4.212 | +6.6% |
| Jul 2025 | $4.204 | +6.5% |
| Jun 2025 | $4.239 | +4.8% |
| May 2025 | $4.216 | +2.4% |
| Apr 2025 | $4.180 | +2.9% |
| Mar 2025 | $4.160 | +1.3% |
| Feb 2025 | $4.079 | -0.6% |
| Jan 2025 | $3.969 | -2.9% |
| Dec 2024 | $4.104 | +0.5% |
| Nov 2024 | $4.011 | -1.2% |
| Oct 2024 | $4.037 | -4.4% |
| Sep 2024 | $3.974 | -6.0% |
Yearly averages
| Year | Average | Lowest month | Highest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (9 months) | $4.170 | $4.142 | $4.203 |
| 2025 (11 months) | $4.158 | $3.969 | $4.239 |
| 2024 | $4.045 | $3.946 | $4.118 |
| 2023 | $4.229 | $4.060 | $4.405 |
| 2022 | $4.324 | $3.726 | $4.746 |
| 2021 | $3.450 | $3.239 | $3.725 |
| 2020 | $3.223 | $2.956 | $3.412 |
| 2019 | $3.016 | $2.930 | $3.113 |
| 2018 | $3.075 | $2.896 | $3.238 |
| 2017 | $3.204 | $3.130 | $3.291 |
| 2016 | $3.249 | $3.200 | $3.305 |
| 2015 | $3.410 | $3.282 | $3.522 |
| 2014 | $3.462 | $3.384 | $3.527 |
| 2013 | $3.452 | $3.226 | $3.652 |
| 2012 | $3.240 | $3.113 | $3.428 |
| 2011 | $3.186 | $3.102 | $3.291 |
| 2010 | $3.304 | $3.241 | $3.389 |
| 2009 | $3.332 | $3.267 | $3.405 |
| 2008 | $3.400 | $3.284 | $3.502 |
| 2007 | $3.427 | $3.259 | $3.589 |
| 2006 | $3.298 | $3.209 | $3.397 |
Source
FRED series APU0000FF1101
BLS data series APU0000FF1101
BLS Average Price Data
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APU0000FF1101)Notes and caveats
- BLS average prices are US city averages collected for the CPI. They describe a typical item, not one brand or store. BLS notes that average prices are best used to compare price levels in a given month; for price change over time, the CPI index for the item category is more appropriate.
- Missing months since 2000 (the source published no value): Oct 2025. The chart and tables leave these months blank.
FAQ
How much is a pound of chicken breast now?
The US city average price of boneless chicken breast was $4.203 per pound in Sep 2026 (+0.7% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) average price data, via FRED.
How much was a pound of chicken breast in 2018?
In January 2018 the US city average price of boneless chicken breast was $3.073 per pound. Since then it has changed +36.8%.
When was a pound of chicken breast most expensive?
In our data (starting Jan 2006), the highest price was $4.746 (Sep 2022). The lowest was $2.896 (Sep 2018).
How often is this page updated?
The source publishes monthly. We refresh every week, so the page updates soon after each new month is released.