How Much Does Adderall Cost On The Street?

Adderall (amphetamine-salt combo) purchased on the street can vary in cost based on many different factors. Like any market, illicit drug market prices can vary based based on factors such as location and supply and demand.

As of 2025, individuals buying Adderall from street dealers, college friends, or on the black market can expect to pay a minimum of $.50 per milligram.

A single 20 mg Adderall pill may cost as little as $10, and as high as $20, in the United States.

The cost of prescription drugs sold on the street is highly influenced by the location of the sale, local law enforcement,  the potency of the drug, the initial price of the drug (generic vs brand name) as well as a number of other factors.

Adderall Street Cost By Location

Geographical location is a critical variable that affects the cost of Adderall on the street, as well as other factors.

In some areas, like the East Coast, prices can easily double. An individual purchasing Adderall on the streets in this area may pay over $1 per milligram of Adderall, or $20 for a 20 mg pill.

In other areas, including Michigan, Utah, and Tennessee, a 20 mg Adderall pill can cost between $4 and $6 per pill.

More Variables That Affect The Street Cost Of Adderall

The higher the dose of an Adderall pill, the more it costs. Purchasing a single Adderall tends to be more expensive than purchasing an entire prescription, or buying in bulk.

Adderall is available in immediate and extended-release. The extended-release capsules tend to be less expensive, as they do not provide the immediate result many seek.

Adderall tends to be more expensive when being sold to college students by college students, or a friend. Additionally, Adderall prices climb when being sold in areas with significant wealth.

Other factors that affect the cost of Adderall include:

• buying in bulk
• extended vs. immediate-release forms
• who is selling the pills
• socioeconomic status of the area

How Much Does Adderall Cost On The Street in 2025?

The average cost of Adderall on the street, as of 2025, is:

• 5 mg – $2.50 to $15 per pill
• 10 mg – $3 to $10 per pill
• 20 mg – $5 to $20 per pill
• 30 mg – $5 to $35 per pill 

Cost Of Prescription Adderall Vs. Adderall Pills On The Street

The average, out-of-pocket cost to fill a monthly prescription for Adderall of any dosage starts at about $450 and higher. Generic Adderall is significantly cheaper, at about $72 per month. However, many people use prescription discount programs or have insurance to cover their costs.

A discount program can reduce the cost of generic Adderall by over 75 percent, bringing out-of-pocket costs down to about $16 for a 30-day supply. Insurance can also reduce the price of Adderall significantly, sometimes to zero cost.

An individual reselling a 30 day supply of generic Adderall covered by insurance could make well over $500 on the black market.

Comparing the $15 to $30 per pill for a 30 mg Adderall tablet, there is a clear difference between a 30-day generic supply ($0 to $72) vs. 30 Adderall off the street ($450 to $900).

Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff