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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for HR & Staffing

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Cost Per Purchase for HR & Staffing

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: HR & Staffing vs global trend

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry HR & Staffing and target country All countries available 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

  • Overall level: HR & Staffing’s median cost-per-purchase averages 21.79 across the period, far below the global baseline average of 47.73, despite an outsized Q4 2024 spike.
  • Seasonality: A sharp Q4 2024 surge is evident in HR & Staffing (peaking in November), aligning with broader seasonal pressure where costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods.
  • Volatility: Selected data is highly volatile in Q4 2024, then stabilizes at very low levels from January–September 2025 (1.26–3.28).
  • Relative positioning:
  • Q4 2024: above market (+87% higher than the global baseline average across Oct–Dec).
  • Jan–Sep 2025: well below market (~96% lower than the global baseline average for the same months).
  • Trend direction: From first to last month, HR & Staffing rises +223%, while the baseline declines −31%.

HR & Staffing: monthly median cost-per-purchase

  • Average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 21.79
  • High/Low: High at 128.43 (Nov 2024); low at 0.77 (Sep 2024)
  • First-to-last change: 0.77 (Sep 2024) to 2.48 (Sep 2025), +223%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Sep→Oct 2024: 0.77 to 52.14 (+51.37)
  • Oct→Nov 2024: 52.14 to 128.43 (+146%)
  • Dec 2024→Jan 2025: 84.12 to 1.55 (−98%)
  • Post-peak normalization: Jan–Sep 2025 averages 1.97, with a tight range of 1.26–3.28, indicating low, stable acquisition costs after the holiday period.

Global baseline: monthly median cost-per-purchase

  • Average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 47.73
  • High/Low: High at 53.89 (Feb 2025); low at 32.29 (Sep 2025)
  • Seasonal contour: Elevated in late Q4 and early Q1 (Oct–Feb largely 43–54), easing into late summer and dropping to the period low by September.
  • First-to-last change: 46.60 (Sep 2024) to 32.29 (Sep 2025), −31%

How HR & Staffing compares to the global baseline

  • Q4 2024 divergence:
  • Selected average Oct–Dec: 88.23 vs baseline 47.13 (+87% above market).
  • The November peak (128.43) sits nearly 3× the global November level (43.19).
  • Jan–Sep 2025 convergence below market:
  • Selected average: 1.97 vs baseline 48.05 (~96% lower).
  • Consistently below average each month in 2025, with minimal month-to-month movement.
  • Overall positioning: Despite an extreme Q4 spike, HR & Staffing sits below average for most of the year, reflecting costs in line with seasonality but at materially lower levels in the first three quarters.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry HR & Staffing and All countries available 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. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.