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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for HR & Staffing in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for HR & Staffing in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks — HR & Staffing in Spain vs. global

Main takeaways

  • Data availability: the HR & Staffing segment in Spain has no observed values for the period provided, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be quantified for this selection. The insights below summarize the global baseline.
  • Global cost-per-lead averaged about 35.80 over the period, peaking in November 2024 (41.58) and troughing in September 2025 (20.63).
  • Volatility was moderate overall, with an average month-to-month swing of roughly 4.50 (about 12.6%), punctuated by a sharp Q4 rise and an abrupt drop in September 2025.
  • Directionally, the global series declined by about 37.3% from the first to the last month.

Scope and data context

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry HR & Staffing and target country Spain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Selected segment vs. global baseline

  • Selected data: no monthly values are available for HR & Staffing in Spain during the timeframe, so relative positioning (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends) cannot be determined.
  • Baseline reference: the global baseline (all industries, all countries) serves as the only series for benchmarking in this report.

Global baseline trend highlights

  • Average across the period: 35.80
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025
  • Range: 20.95 between the high and low
  • Overall change: down 37.3% from September 2024 (32.88) to September 2025 (20.63)

Notable spikes/dips:

  • Largest single-month increase: October to November 2024, +33.6% (31.12 to 41.58)
  • Largest single-month drop: August to September 2025, −44.3% (37.03 to 20.63)
  • Other pronounced declines: December 2024 to January 2025 (−10.3%) and February to March 2025 (−15.5%)

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4 seasonality: Costs rose into November and stayed elevated in December, consistent with typical holiday period pressure.
  • Early-year normalization: January pulled back from December’s level, with February rebounding and March easing again.
  • Mid-year stability: April through July ran in a narrow band (roughly 38.35–39.63), indicating steadier acquisition costs.
  • Late-summer softness: August eased slightly, followed by a steep decline in September 2025.
  • Volatility profile: Average month-to-month absolute change of about 4.50 (~12.6%). Most months moved within a low single-digit range, aside from the Q4 upswing and the September 2025 drop.

Monthly highlights (global)

  • Sep–Oct 2024: Softening from 32.88 to 31.12
  • Nov–Dec 2024: Peak at 41.58 in November, slight retreat to 39.63 in December
  • Jan–Mar 2025: Reset to 35.54 in January, brief lift in February (38.86), then a dip in March (32.84)
  • Apr–Jul 2025: Stable plateau around the high 38s to just under 40
  • Aug–Sep 2025: From 37.03 to the period low of 20.63

Because the Spain HR & Staffing series is empty for this period, no segment-vs-market comparison can be drawn. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry HR & Staffing and Spain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the HR & Staffing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Spain, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.