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

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Cost Per Lead for IT Services & Outsourcing in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: monthly trend summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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.

Main takeaways

  • No selected segment data: For IT Services & Outsourcing in Spain, there are no observed monthly medians, so direct segment statistics and a segment-to-market comparison are not available.
  • Global baseline context: Across the period (Sep 2024–Sep 2025), the global median cost-per-lead averaged 35.80, with a high of 41.58 (Nov 2024) and a low of 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Seasonality: Costs rose into Q4, peaking in November and remaining elevated in December, followed by a reset lower in January and relatively steady mid‑year levels until a sharp drop in September 2025.
  • Volatility: The baseline showed an average absolute month‑to‑month move of 4.50 (about 12.6%), with notable swings of +33.6% in November 2024 and −44.3% in September 2025.

What was analyzed

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (CPL)
  • Industry: IT Services & Outsourcing
  • Country: Spain
  • Selected data: no monthly values available during the period
  • Baseline: global monthly medians from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025

Selected segment (IT Services & Outsourcing, Spain)

  • Data availability: The selected_data series contains no values. As a result, averages, highs/lows, percentage change, and volatility for the Spain IT Services & Outsourcing segment cannot be calculated for this period.
  • Relative position: With no observations, it is not possible to classify the segment as above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

Global baseline benchmarks (for context)

  • Average level: 35.80 across 13 months.
  • High and low: Peak at 41.58 in November 2024; trough at 20.63 in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: From 32.88 in September 2024 to 20.63 in September 2025, a decrease of 37.3%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑to‑month change: 4.50.
  • Average absolute month‑to‑month percent change: 12.6%.
  • Notable moves: +33.6% from October to November 2024; −44.3% from August to September 2025.

Seasonal patterns and trend commentary

  • Q4 uplift: CPL climbed into November (41.58) and stayed elevated in December (39.63), consistent with higher competition around holiday periods.
  • Post-holiday normalization: January fell to 35.54, typical of a start‑of‑year reset.
  • Mid‑year steadiness: March through August largely ranged in the mid‑to‑high 30s (approximately 32.84–39.63), indicating stable costs through spring and summer.
  • Late‑period dip: September 2025 marked a sharp decline to 20.63, the lowest level in the series and a clear outlier relative to the prior months.

Comparison of selected segment to baseline

  • Due to the absence of selected segment data for IT Services & Outsourcing in Spain, a direct comparison to the global baseline cannot be made for this time window.
  • The global baseline serves as the directional benchmark for interpreting typical CPL levels, seasonality, and volatility over the same period.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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 IT Services & Outsourcing 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.