Meat prices
Typical U.S. shelf prices for 19 items in the meat aisle.
Meat prices reflect animal supply, feed costs and processing. Cuts, fat percentage and whether a product is fresh or frozen change the price, so a typical figure always hides a wide range.
| Item | Size | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Atlantic salmon fillet | per pound | $11.99 | Estimate |
| 🥓 Bacon | 1 lb pack | $6.76 | BLS data |
| 🌭 Beef hot dogs | 8 count | $3.65 | Estimate |
| 🥩 Beef stew meat | per pound | $8.99 | Estimate |
| 🍗 Bone-in chicken thighs | per pound | $2.19 | Estimate |
| 🍗 Boneless chicken breast | per pound | $4.20 | BLS data |
| 🍗 Chicken wings | per pound | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🥩 Ground beef | 1 lb | $6.79 | BLS data |
| 🦃 Ground turkey | 1 lb | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🥩 Pork chops | per pound | $4.29 | Estimate |
| 🌭 Pork sausage links | 12 oz pack | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🥩 Pork tenderloin | per pound | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🥩 Ribeye steak | per pound | $14.99 | Estimate |
| 🍖 Sliced deli ham | 8 oz pack | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🦃 Sliced deli turkey | 8 oz pack | $5.45 | Estimate |
| 🍕 Sliced pepperoni | 6 oz pack | $4.49 | Estimate |
| 🌭 Smoked sausage | 13 oz pack | $4.49 | Estimate |
| 🥓 Turkey bacon | 12 oz pack | $4.29 | Estimate |
| 🐔 Whole chicken | per pound | $1.99 | Estimate |
"BLS data" means the price comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data (September 2026). "Estimate" means an editorial estimate. Read the methodology for details, or go back to the full price guide.
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