What is a Good CPM? (US Advertising Benchmarks 2026)

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A “good” CPM depends on your industry, audience, and platform. In the United States, CPM rates vary significantly.

Average CPM in the US

  • Display Ads: $2 – $10
  • Facebook Ads: $5 – $15
  • Programmatic Ads: $1 – $20+

What Affects CPM?

  • Audience targeting
  • Ad placement
  • Seasonality

How to Check Your CPM

You can calculate your campaign CPM using our CPM calculator.

Tips to Improve CPM

  • Improve targeting
  • Optimize creatives
  • Test multiple audiences

Conclusion

A good CPM is relative, but optimization is key to better performance.