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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for IT Services & Outsourcing in France

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Cost Per Lead for IT Services & Outsourcing in France

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: IT Services & Outsourcing in France vs. global

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

Key takeaways

  • The selected dataset for IT Services & Outsourcing in France contains no monthly medians for the period provided, so only the global baseline can be summarized.
  • Global cost-per-lead averaged 35.8 across the last 13 months, with a high of 41.6 in November 2024 and a low of 20.6 in September 2025.
  • From the first month (September 2024) to the last month (September 2025), the global baseline fell 37.3%.
  • Volatility in the baseline was moderate overall: the average month-to-month move was about 4.5, with the largest jump in November 2024 and the sharpest drop in September 2025.
  • Seasonal pattern is clear: costs rose in Q4 (notably November–December), eased in January–March, and stabilized through late spring and early summer, before a pronounced dip at the end of the series.

Scope and data coverage

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (median by month)
  • Industry: IT Services & Outsourcing
  • Country: France
  • Time horizon: September 2024 to September 2025
  • Selected data: no observations available for the specified industry-country filter
  • Baseline data: global aggregate across all industries and countries

Global baseline trend overview

  • Average: 35.8
  • High: 41.6 (November 2024)
  • Low: 20.6 (September 2025)
  • First-to-last change: from 32.9 (September 2024) to 20.6 (September 2025), down 37.3%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • November 2024 climbed by about 10.45 vs. October (+33.6%), marking the peak of the series.
  • September 2025 dropped by about 16.40 vs. August (-44.3%), the steepest monthly decline.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: ~4.5
  • Most stable month-to-month shifts: June to July (+0.32) and April to May (+1.03)
  • Larger oscillations appeared around late Q4 and early spring (e.g., March to April +5.76).

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 elevation: November and December show higher costs, aligning with typical holiday-period pricing pressure.
  • Post-holiday easing: January and March softened vs. late Q4, with March being notably lower.
  • Spring and early summer stabilization: April–July generally hovered in the upper 38 range with modest month-to-month movement.
  • Late-period drop: August to September 2025 saw an outsized decline to the series low.

Selected vs. baseline comparison

  • For IT Services & Outsourcing in France, there are no recorded monthly medians in the period. As a result, relative positioning (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends) cannot be computed.
  • The global baseline therefore serves as the only directional benchmark in this window, showing Q4 inflation, early-year easing, and a sharp end-of-period correction.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry IT Services & Outsourcing and France 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 IT Services & Outsourcing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, 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.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.