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Wondering if your numbers are good or terrible? Look up the 2026 Google Ads averages for your industry, CPC, click-through rate, conversion rate and cost per lead, then drop in your own to see exactly where you stand.

By the Digital Success paid-media team · Updated September 2026 · Free, results in seconds

The short version: whether a $4 cost per click or a 3% conversion rate is good depends entirely on your industry. This tool shows the 2026 US Google Ads benchmarks for your sector, average CPC, CTR, conversion rate and cost per lead, and, when you enter your own numbers, tells you which metrics beat the benchmark and which are dragging you down.
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Look up your industry benchmarks

Pick your industry to see the 2026 averages. Add your own numbers for a side-by-side read. All in your browser.

Your numbers (optional, for comparison)

What you get

An instant, apples-to-apples reference for how your Google Ads compare to others in your industry. Pick your sector and you get the 2026 averages for the four numbers that matter most, cost per click, click-through rate, conversion rate and cost per lead. Add your own figures and the tool marks each one as beating, matching or trailing the average, and points you at what to fix first. It turns are my numbers any good, the question every advertiser asks, into a clear answer.

How it works

  1. Choose your industry to load the 2026 averages.
  2. Enter your own CPC, CTR, conversion rate and cost per lead.
  3. See a side-by-side verdict on each metric.
  4. Open the full comparison and the priority fixes.

Why one benchmark never tells the whole story

It is tempting to fixate on cost per click, but a cheap click that never converts is worse than an expensive one that does. That is why this tool compares the whole chain. A below-average click-through rate usually means your ads or targeting are off. A below-average conversion rate points at your landing page and offer, not the ads at all. And cost per lead, the number that actually hits your budget, is simply the product of the others, so it is the symptom, not the cause. Reading all four together tells you not just whether you are behind, but where the problem actually lives, which is the difference between guessing and fixing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good CPC?
It depends on your industry. Travel and retail can sit near a dollar or two; legal and other competitive sectors run far higher. This tool shows your industry's 2026 average as a reference.
What is a good conversion rate?
Around 3-4% on Google Search on average, but it varies by sector and depends heavily on your landing page and offer. Compare against your own industry.
Where do these benchmarks come from?
They are directional 2026 US averages compiled from published Google Ads benchmark studies. Use them for orientation; your own account history is the most reliable benchmark once you have it.
My CPC is above benchmark, is that bad?
Not necessarily. A higher CPC can be profitable with a strong conversion rate and customer value. Judge CPC, conversion rate and cost per lead together, which is what this tool does.
How often do benchmarks change?
They drift year to year and have generally risen with competition and automation. Use them for orientation and rely on your own trends for decisions.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no login. Look up any industry instantly; share your details once to open the full comparison.

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