How much is pork shoulder 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.

Pork shoulder averages $2.36/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 6% above usual for late October. Pork shoulder prices are usually lowest in February, March and April.

$2.36/lb

Pricey

6% above usual for late October. Featured by 6,577 stores, more than usual.

LowTypicalHigh

Usually $2.05–$2.34 in late October

When to buy

Pork shoulder: quality and typical supermarket price by month
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Price	$2.16	$2.07	$2.12	$2.15	$2.18	$2.25	$2.43	$2.30	$2.35	$2.25	$2.22	$2.21

Taller bar: higher typical priceCheapest monthsOutlined: this month

Usually cheapestFebruary, March and April
Stores feature it mostJanuary, May and December

The past year

Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year

Questions shoppers ask

How much does pork shoulder cost at the grocery store?

Pork shoulder averages $2.36/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 6% above usual for late October.

When is pork shoulder cheapest?

In past years, supermarket prices for pork shoulder were lowest in February, March and April, and stores featured it most in January, May and December.

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