If your WordPress site just got hacked, you're probably wondering — what's this going to cost me?
Here's a real breakdown, not a sales pitch:
DIY Route — $0 to $100/year
Use Wordfence free + manual cleanup via FTP and phpMyAdmin. Works for simple infections if you're comfortable reading PHP. Risk: miss one backdoor file and you're reinfected in 48 hours.
Automated Security Services — $99–$299/year
Wordfence Care: $99/year
MalCare: $99 one-time or $149/year
Sucuri Basic: $199/year
Sucuri Pro: $299/year (6hr response)
Good for standard WordPress setups. Falls short on complex WooCommerce stores or deep database injections.
Professional Developer — $100–$500+
Simple infection (1–2 files): $100–$200
Moderate (multiple files + DB): $200–$350
Complex (WooCommerce/custom site): $350–$500+
Hidden costs people miss:
Lost revenue during downtime
Google blacklist → ranking drops
Hosting reactivation fees
Reinfection if entry point isn't closed
Full breakdown with pricing tables and decision guide:
👉 https://amanurrahman.com/blog-post/cost-to-fix-hacked-wordpress-site