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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for HR & Staffing

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for HR & Staffing

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: HR & Staffing vs. global trend

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) 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 CPM averaged 16.1 across the period, about 19% below the global baseline average of 19.8 — broadly below market.
  • Volatility: HR & Staffing showed high month‑to‑month variability (average swing ≈ 6.3), roughly 4x the baseline (≈ 1.6).
  • Highs and lows: HR & Staffing peaked in Oct 2024 at 34.3 and bottomed in Jun 2025 at 7.2; the global range was tighter (24.7 high in Nov 2024, 18.0 low in Jan 2025).
  • Direction of travel: From Oct 2024 to Sep 2025, HR & Staffing CPM fell 30%, while the global baseline eased 5%.
  • Seasonality: The baseline shows a classic Q4 lift (Nov peak), while HR & Staffing spiked unusually early (Oct) then dropped into December and January, with a summer trough in June–July and a rebound in September.

HR & Staffing CPM trends (All countries available)

  • Average across the 12 months: 16.1.
  • High: 34.3 in Oct 2024. Low: 7.2 in Jun 2025. Range: 27.1.
  • Notable movements:
  • Sharp drop from Oct to Nov (−12.6) and again from Apr to May (−14.5).
  • Quick rebounds in Apr (+6.7 vs. Mar) and Sep (+12.8 vs. Aug).
  • Percent change from first to last month: −30.0% (34.3 to 24.0).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month‑to‑month move ≈ 6.3, indicating pronounced swings in CPM.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: HR & Staffing (16.1) vs. baseline (19.8) — below market by ~19%.
  • Highs and lows:
  • HR & Staffing: 34.3 (Oct 2024) high; 7.2 (Jun 2025) low.
  • Baseline: 24.7 (Nov 2024) high; 18.0 (Jan 2025) low; range 6.7.
  • Volatility: HR & Staffing’s month‑to‑month swing (~6.3) significantly exceeds the baseline (~1.6), indicating more unstable CPMs.
  • Seasonal shape:
  • Baseline: clear Q4 increase with a November peak, then stable mid‑year levels around 19–20.
  • HR & Staffing: early Q4 spike in October, then a pronounced decline into December–January, a spring recovery, a deep summer dip (June–July), and a September rebound.
  • Relative position by month: HR & Staffing was above market in Oct 2024 (+69%), Apr 2025 (+23%), and Sep 2025 (+24%); below market in the other 9 months, notably May–Jul 2025 (≈46–63% below).

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. The baseline reflects this with a November peak, while HR & Staffing front‑loads the spike in October and then softens into December.
  • Mid‑year: HR & Staffing CPMs soften materially in early summer (June–July), unlike the steadier global baseline.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions 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

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. 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 affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.