LinkedIn Premium Value Calculator

Calculate the ROI of LinkedIn Premium based on your job search.

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LinkedIn Premium ROI

Enter your job search details to see if Premium is worth it.

Premium ROI
0%
Net benefit: $0
Total Premium cost
$0
Salary increase from boost
$0
Net benefit (1 year)
$0
ROI
0%
Break-even (months)
0
10-year value of increase
$0

Worked example

With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:

InputValue
Current salary ($)$100,000
Months of job search6
Expected salary increase with Premium (%)10%
LinkedIn Premium monthly cost ($)$29.99
ResultValue
Premium ROI5457%
Total Premium cost$180
Salary increase from boost$10,000/yr
Net benefit (1 year)+$9,820
ROI5457%
Break-even (months)1

Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.

How to use the LinkedIn Premium ROI

  1. Current salary ($) — default $100,000
  2. Months of job search — default 6
  3. Expected salary increase with Premium (%) — default 10%
  4. LinkedIn Premium monthly cost ($) — default $29.99
  5. Press Calculate to update the results instantly.

Frequently asked questions

It pays off if you are actively job hunting or selling. Premium mainly saves time: InMail credits, who viewed your profile, and applicant insights.
Compare the subscription cost with the salary increase or hours saved. A $400 annual cost against a $3,000 better offer is an easy yes.
Then the value is usually limited. Consider a one-month subscription for a specific push rather than an annual plan.

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