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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Legal in United States

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Legal in United States

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Legal, United States

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. It looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Legal and target country United States compared to the global trend.

Key takeaways

  • The United States Legal click-through-rate (CTR) ran below market overall: average 1.44% vs the global baseline’s 1.81% (about 20% lower).
  • Volatility was substantially higher than the global trend (average month-to-month move of 0.19 pp vs 0.05 pp for baseline, ~3.5x more volatile).
  • Seasonal pattern shows CTR softening through Q4 2024, a mid-year lift into July 2025, then a sharp drop in September 2025, while the global benchmark steadily climbed from Q1 into late summer/early fall.
  • From first to last month, US Legal CTR fell 55%, whereas the global baseline rose 20%.

United States Legal CTR: trend overview

  • Average: 1.44% across the 12-month window.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 1.79% in October 2024 (near-peak again at 1.79% in July 2025).
  • Low: 0.80% in September 2025.
  • Range: 0.99 pp (from 0.80% to 1.79%), indicating meaningful swings.
  • Change from first to last month: 1.79% (Oct 2024) to 0.80% (Sep 2025), down 55%.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.19 percentage points.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 2024 deceleration: Oct → Dec eased from 1.79% to 1.48%.
  • Early 2025 softness: Jan hit 1.36%, with only modest recovery through spring.
  • Summer bump: Jun → Jul rose from 1.50% to 1.79% (+19% m/m).
  • Sharp late-summer drop: Aug → Sep fell from 1.48% to 0.80% (−46% m/m).

Global baseline CTR: context

  • Average: 1.81%.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Range: 0.44 pp, much narrower than US Legal.
  • Change from first to last month: up 20% (1.76% → 2.12%).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.05 pp.
  • Seasonal pattern: mild softness into early Q1, then a steady rise from spring through late summer/early fall, peaking in September.

How US Legal compares to the global benchmark

  • Relative level: below market on average by ~20%. US Legal was above baseline only in October 2024; it trailed the global trend in the remaining 11 months.
  • Volatility: about 3.5x more volatile than the global series (0.19 pp vs 0.05 pp).
  • Divergence over time:
  • Gap widened through 2025 as the global CTR climbed and US Legal remained range-bound until July, then slumped in September.
  • Largest monthly gap occurred in September 2025 (US Legal 0.80% vs global 2.12%), indicating a pronounced late-summer/early-fall divergence.
  • Seasonality alignment:
  • Both series eased across Q4 2024, consistent with softer CTR during peak promotional clutter.
  • From spring onward, the global trend strengthened steadily, while US Legal saw a brief summer spike followed by a marked September dip, putting it well below average by period end.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal and United States helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. 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. 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.

United States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.