outdoor · 1500W typical
Running a single-speed pool pump costs about $59.40/month.
That's the typical single-speed pool pump at 1500W, run 8 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 8 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same single-speed pool pump can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
daily filtration
$59.40
per month
typical pool turnover
peak season
$89.10
per month
high bather load summer
Where you live
$107.64 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $148.32 | $1,804.56 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $113.04 | $1,375.32 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $110.88 | $1,349.04 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $103.32 | $1,257.06 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $100.44 | $1,222.02 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $88.56 | $1,077.48 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $87.48 | $1,064.34 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $80.28 | $976.74 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $79.56 | $967.98 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $77.40 | $941.70 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $69.48 | $845.34 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $68.76 | $836.58 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $66.24 | $805.92 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $65.16 | $792.78 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $64.08 | $779.64 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $62.64 | $762.12 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $61.92 | $753.36 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $60.84 | $740.22 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $59.76 | $727.08 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $58.68 | $713.94 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $56.88 | $692.04 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $56.52 | $687.66 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $56.16 | $683.28 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $55.44 | $674.52 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $54.72 | $665.76 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $54.72 | $665.76 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $54.36 | $661.38 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $53.28 | $648.24 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $53.28 | $648.24 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $52.92 | $643.86 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $52.92 | $643.86 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $52.56 | $639.48 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $51.12 | $621.96 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $50.76 | $617.58 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $50.04 | $608.82 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $48.96 | $595.68 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $48.24 | $586.92 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $47.88 | $582.54 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $47.52 | $578.16 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $47.16 | $573.78 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $47.16 | $573.78 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $45.72 | $556.26 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $44.64 | $543.12 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $43.92 | $534.36 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $43.56 | $529.98 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $43.56 | $529.98 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $42.84 | $521.22 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $41.76 | $508.08 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $41.40 | $503.70 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $41.04 | $499.32 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $40.68 | $494.94 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $674.52/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
1100W
$43.56 per month
$529.98 per year
Typical
1500W
$59.40 per month
$722.70 per year
High draw
2500W
$99.00 per month
$1,204.50 per year
When it hits hardest
summer peak
Pool season dominates May-Sept.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Replace with variable-speed — the #1 pool efficiency upgrade
Saves 1,500-3,000 kWh/year
- 2
Install a timer to limit to 6-8 hours/day
Cuts runtime 30-50%
- 3
Use a pool cover to reduce required filtration
Fewer hours needed to maintain clarity
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward | Super Pump 1.5HP W3SP2610X15 | 1650W |
| Pentair | SuperFlo 1HP 340038 | 1200W |
| Jandy | Pro Series 1HP | 1500W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energystar.gov · www.energy.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13