Ground Beef prices now
100% ground beef cost $6.79 a pound on average across the U.S. in September 2026, up 7.4% from $6.32 a year earlier.
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| Week | Ground beef |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $6.79 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $6.92 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $6.88 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $6.83 |
| May 1, 2026 | $6.75 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $6.90 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | $6.70 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | $6.74 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | $6.75 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $6.69 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $6.54 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | $6.32 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $6.32 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $6.25 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | $6.12 |
| May 1, 2025 | $5.98 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $5.80 |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $5.79 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | $5.63 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | $5.54 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | $5.61 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $5.63 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $5.59 |
| Sep 1, 2024 | $5.67 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $5.58 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $5.50 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | $5.47 |
| May 1, 2024 | $5.15 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $5.24 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $5.13 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $5.13 |
| Jan 1, 2024 | $5.03 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $5.21 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | $5.35 |
| Oct 1, 2023 | $5.23 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $5.11 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | $5.08 |
| Jul 1, 2023 | $5.10 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $5.03 |
| May 1, 2023 | $4.96 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | $4.79 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | $4.81 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | $4.78 |
| Jan 1, 2023 | $4.79 |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $4.80 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | $4.85 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $4.84 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $4.86 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $4.94 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $4.89 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $4.89 |
| May 1, 2022 | $4.79 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | $4.92 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $4.76 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $4.63 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $4.55 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $4.60 |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $4.72 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $4.72 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $4.50 |
| Aug 1, 2021 | $4.47 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $4.39 |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $4.36 |
| May 1, 2021 | $4.10 |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $4.10 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $4.04 |
| Feb 1, 2021 | $3.99 |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $3.96 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $3.95 |
| Nov 1, 2020 | $4.03 |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $4.01 |
| Sep 1, 2020 | $4.08 |
| Aug 1, 2020 | $4.18 |
| Jul 1, 2020 | $4.26 |
| Jun 1, 2020 | $4.74 |
| May 1, 2020 | $4.46 |
| Apr 1, 2020 | $4.05 |
| Mar 1, 2020 | $3.88 |
| Feb 1, 2020 | $3.87 |
| Jan 1, 2020 | $3.89 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average price, U.S. city average (series APU0000703112), via FRED, through September 2026.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price: 100% ground beef (per pound), U.S. city average (series APU0000703112), via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. BLS collects these prices monthly for the Consumer Price Index. Changes are our calculation.
What this means for you
National averages hide big differences between stores and regions, so use this as a yardstick: if your usual store is well above $6.79 a pound, store brands, warehouse clubs or weekly sales may be worth a look. For the whole food budget, see our average grocery bill guide, or follow everyday prices together in the Cost Index.
Common questions
How much is ground beef right now?
$6.79 a pound in September 2026, the U.S. city average price for 100% ground beef from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Is ground beef more expensive than last year?
Yes. A year earlier the average was $6.32 a pound, so the price is up 7.4% (our calculation from BLS data).
What was the highest ground beef price recently?
Since January 2020, the highest monthly average was $6.92 in August 2026 and the lowest $3.87 in February 2020 (BLS).
Why does my store charge a different price for ground beef?
This is a national average across many stores and cities each month. Your price depends on the region, the store, the brand, the package size and any sales that week.