What results should I expect?
Results depend on how hard the role is to fill, where you are and what you require, but the patterns are consistent. Use the chart to see what a typical cost per applicant looks like for jobs like yours.
Typical cost per applicant (median)
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Estimates are based on industry medians from a 2026 analysis of 891 Facebook and Instagram frontline hiring campaigns published by Boostpoint. They measure cost per applicant, not cost per hire, and apply rate is the share of people who click and finish an application. They are not Applicant Reach results and are not a guarantee. A common rule of thumb is to set a daily budget that buys two or three applicants a day at your role's typical cost.