How much are chicken thighs this week?

Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.

Chicken thighs average $1.22/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 13% below usual for late October. Chicken thigh prices are usually lowest in January, February and March.

$1.22/lb

Great price

13% below usual for late October. Featured by 4,675 stores, more than usual.

LowTypicalHigh

Usually $1.33–$1.55 in late October

When to buy

Chicken thighs: quality and typical supermarket price by month
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Price	$1.37	$1.35	$1.34	$1.39	$1.42	$1.38	$1.40	$1.39	$1.43	$1.37	$1.49	$1.40

Taller bar: higher typical priceCheapest monthsOutlined: this month

Usually cheapestJanuary, February and March
Stores feature it mostMay, June and July

The past year

Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year

Questions shoppers ask

How much do chicken thighs cost at the grocery store?

Chicken thighs average $1.22/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 13% below usual for late October.

When are chicken thighs cheapest?

In past years, supermarket prices for chicken thighs were lowest in January, February and March, and stores featured them most in May, June and July.

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