Used A/C Compressor prices

Based on 15 recent salvage yard listings, a used a/c compressor typically lists between $100 and $180, with a median asking price of $125. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used a/c compressor from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new a/c compressor replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used a/c compressors. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $100–$180 range for a grade-A a/c compressor with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.