How much did chicken cost in 2026?
Chicken averaged $2.04 per lb in 2026 — about $2.07 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
5 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2026, chicken averaged $2.04 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $2.03 in April to $2.05 in February. Over the year it was little changed from $2.04 in January to $2.04 in May.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.04 in 2026 is worth about $2.07 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is roughly flat versus the 2026 average.
2026 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.04 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $2.05 | ▲ 0.4% |
| March | $2.03 | ▼ 0.8% |
| April | $2.03 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $2.04 | ▲ 0.5% |
| 2026 average | $2.04 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2026?
Chicken averaged $2.04 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.04 of 2026 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.04 in 2026 is about $2.07 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, down 0% from the 2026 average of $2.04.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2026 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2026/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2026/">Chicken price in 2026 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2026/