Average Electric Bill in Pittsburgh, PA
What a typical household in Pittsburgh pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Pittsburgh pays about $118.76/month for electricity at roughly 19.47¢/kWh. Basis: Duquesne Light Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Pennsylvania over 12 months — the rate environment Pittsburgh households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Duquesne Light Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Duquesne Light Co · 550,405 residential customers |
| State context | Pennsylvania: $170.56/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 303,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Pittsburgh?
Expect roughly $118.76 per month for a typical household in Pittsburgh — based on Duquesne Light Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Pittsburgh?
About 19.47¢ per kWh (Duquesne Light Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Pittsburgh pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Pittsburgh higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
Duquesne Light Co averages $118.76 — below the state average of $170.56.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Duquesne Light Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Pennsylvania) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.