Quick answer
- US: most pros charge $32-$68 an hour or $0.01-$0.06 per square foot.1 Per visit, Angi reports $49-$203, with most homeowners paying around $123.7
- A typical suburban mow runs about $45-$65 a visit.2
- Canada: a standard suburban lot is about $40-$80 CAD per cut, and $150-$300 per acre.12 In Ontario: $30-$45 small lawns, $45-$65 medium, $65-$100+ large.13
How lawn mowing is priced
| Method | Published rate | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Per cut (flat) | $45-$65 most common (US)2; $40-$80 per cut (Canada)12 | Regular suburban lawns - simple for you and the client. |
| Per square foot | $0.01-$0.06 (US)16; cost estimators run higher, $0.06-$0.264 | Quoting new clients consistently, especially online. |
| Per hour | $32-$68 (US)1; $30-$65 (Jobber)8 | Overgrown yards, cleanups, odd shapes. |
| Per acre | $150-$300 (Canada)912 | Large properties and rural lots. |
| Monthly or seasonal | $100-$410 a month for full-service care (US)3 | Weekly or biweekly clients who want one predictable bill. |
Is $50 for lawn mowing good?
For an average suburban lawn, yes. It's inside the $45-$65 range most homeowners pay2 and the $40-$80 Canadian per-cut range.12 For a large or steep lot, or one with lots of trimming, $50 is likely too low; for a small townhouse lawn you can mow in 15 minutes, it can be a good hourly rate.
The real test is time: at $50 a cut, a 30-minute job earns $100 an hour before travel and fuel, while a 90-minute job earns about $33.
Is $200 a month good for lawn care?
Weekly mowing at $50 a visit is $200-$250 a month, depending on how many weeks fall in the month. Full-service lawn care - mowing plus seasonal work like fertilising and cleanups - runs $100-$410 a month in published US figures.3 Thumbtack puts the national average for hiring a lawn care service at about $124-$407.5 So $200 a month is a fair price for weekly mowing on an average lot, and a bargain if it includes more than mowing.
How much should a kid or teen charge to mow lawns?
Teens mowing neighborhood lawns usually charge less than professional services - they don't carry insurance, commercial equipment or a business vehicle. A sensible approach is to find out what local pros charge for a similar lawn, start somewhat below that, and agree up front whether trimming and bagging are included. Agreeing a price per cut, not per hour, avoids awkward conversations later.
Add-ons that raise the ticket
- Trimming and edging along beds, walks and fences.
- Bagging and hauling clippings.
- Spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal.
- Aeration, overseeding and fertilising.
- Hedge trimming and mulch, usually priced by length or by the yard.
Lawn mowing prices in Canada
- Per cut: $40-$80 CAD for a standard suburban lot.12 HomeStars reports $30-$150 per visit overall, with basic mowing at $30-$50.10
- Ontario by lawn size: $30-$45 small, $45-$65 medium, $65-$100+ large.13
- Typical suburban lawn: about $50-$60 per visit on a regular schedule.11
- Large lots: $150-$300 per acre.912
The Canadian mowing season is short - roughly spring through fall - so many lawn businesses sell seasonal contracts billed monthly over the season. One Ontario company, for example, lists biweekly mowing at a monthly price for 8 months.14 Price so the season covers the whole year, quote in CAD before tax, and register for GST/HST once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Common questions
What is a good price to charge someone to mow their lawn?
For an average suburban lawn, about $45-$65 a cut in the US and $40-$80 CAD in Canada. Larger, steeper or overgrown lawns cost more.
How much should I charge per square foot for lawn mowing?
Published US rates run $0.01-$0.06 per square foot, depending on terrain, grass density and trimming.
How much should I charge per hour for lawn mowing?
Most pros charge $32-$68 an hour in the US. Per-cut pricing is more common for regular lawns.
Is $200 a month good for lawn care?
It's fair for weekly mowing of an average lot at about $50 a visit, and good value if it includes seasonal services too.
How much does lawn mowing cost in Canada?
About $40-$80 CAD per cut for a standard suburban lot, $30-$45 for small Ontario lawns, and $150-$300 per acre for large properties.
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- LawnStarter, How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost in 2026?
- Mammotion, How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
- GreenPal, How Much Does Full-Service Lawn Care Cost in 2026?
- Homewyse, Cost to Mow Lawn - 2026 Cost Calculator (Customizable)
- Thumbtack, 2026 Lawn Mowing & Care Services | Get Estimates
- Housecall Pro, How Much to Charge For Lawn Mowing: 2026 Price Guide
- Angi, Lawn Mowing Cost [2026 Data]
- Jobber, How Much to Charge for Lawn Mowing in 2026
- Absolute Home Services (Ontario), Grass-Cutting Prices in Ontario (2025) (2025 guide)
- HomeStars (Canada), Lawn Mowing Cost Guide for Homeowners
- Dreame Canada, Lawn Mowing Cost: 2026 Price Per Cut - Dreame Canada
- Biller.ca (Canada), Lawn Mowing Prices in Canada (2026): What to Charge
- Simply Grounds (Ontario), How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in Ontario? (2026 Pricing)
- Gardenzilla, Our Rates (one Ontario company's published rates)
Prices are what these sources published as of September-October 2026. Rates vary by city, season and the job itself - use them as a starting point, not a rule.