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Circuit Breaker Pricing

Analysis of 804,190 circuit breaker listings to determine market value based on specifications and brand.

What you'll usually pay

$41.5 typical price
Most are between$12$490
Brand new$53.49
Used$32
On sale now804,190

💡 Buying used saves about 40% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in 2-pole configurations and Snap-In mounting styles, which trade 8% and 31% below the market median respectively. High-end value is concentrated in 3-pole units and I-Line mounting, which command premiums of 189% and 466%.

💚 Best value for your money

Federal Pacific 8,671 on sale$27.99 · 33% cheaper
Snap-In 15,770 on sale$28.49 · 31% cheaper
DIN Rail 55,783 on sale$30 · 28% cheaper
50 A 46,003 on sale$31.99 · 23% cheaper
40 A 35,475 on sale$34.49 · 17% cheaper

Price by number of poles

2
$38-8%
4
$39.92-4%
Not Specified
$39.99-4%
1
$49+18%
5 or More
$77.5+87%
3
$120+189%

Why? Price scales with complexity, ranging from 38 for 2-pole to 120 for 3-pole units.

Price by maximum amperage

50 A
$31.99-23%
40 A
$34.49-17%
20 A
$42.5+2%
60 A
$46.31+12%
100 A
$61.73+49%
125 A
$75+81%

Why? Higher capacity units command more, with 125 A at 75 compared to 50 A at 31.99.

Price by brand

Federal Pacific
$27.99-33%
Cutler-Hammer
$43.45+5%
Eaton
$55+33%
GE
$60.39+46%
ABB
$70.99+71%
Siemens
$74.97+81%

Why? Brand equity drives pricing, with Siemens at 74.97 and Federal Pacific at 27.99.

Price by mounting style

Snap-In
$28.49-31%
DIN Rail
$30-28%
Panel
$44.5+7%
Plug-In/On
$44.97+8%
Bolt-On
$55.75+34%
I-Line
$235+466%

Why? Specialized industrial mounts like I-Line (235) are significantly more expensive than Snap-In (28.49).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used circuit breakers?

New units have a median price of 53.49, while used units have a median price of 32.

Which brand is the most affordable on the market?

Federal Pacific is the most affordable brand listed with a median price of 27.99.

How does the price of a 100 A breaker compare to the market median?

A 100 A breaker has a median price of 61.73, which is 49% above the market median of 41.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $12$490, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 1, 2026.