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> **Original source:** https://cactusmarketing.io/benchmarks/linkedin-ads-cpc-benchmarks?utm_source=openai

[Benchmarks](https://cactusmarketing.io/benchmarks)/LinkedIn Ads CPC Benchmarks

LinkedIn Ads cost-per-click (CPC) is one of the most discussed metrics in B2B digital advertising — and with good reason. LinkedIn CPCs are significantly higher than other platforms, but the audience targeting precision and intent quality often justify the premium for high-ACV B2B products. Understanding CPC benchmarks helps set realistic budget expectations.

Summary

LinkedIn Ads average CPC ranges from $5–$15 for most B2B campaigns. Enterprise-targeted campaigns (C-suite, large company size filters) routinely reach $15–$30 CPC. For ACV above $20K, this is typically justified by pipeline quality.

Cactus insight: LinkedIn CPC will make paid media managers from e-commerce backgrounds faint — $15–25 per click on enterprise audiences is real. But the math works for high-ACV products. A $20 CPC on a campaign converting at 2% to demo → 25% demo-to-close → $30K ACV gives you a $4,000 blended CAC, which is excellent. Don't evaluate LinkedIn CPC in isolation; evaluate cost per pipeline opportunity.

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