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LinkedIn Premium Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does LinkedIn Premium cost?
LinkedIn Premium offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $39.99/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$39.99/mo
Number of Plans6
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Premium Career
$39.99/mo
Billed monthly
- 5 InMail credits per month
- See who viewed your profile (365 days)
- Job and applicant insights
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Salary insights
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Premium Business
$69.99/mo
Billed monthly
- 15 InMail credits per month
- Unlimited people searches
- Business insights
- Profile viewers (365 days)
- LinkedIn Learning access
Sales Navigator Core
$99.99/mo
Billed monthly
- 50 InMail credits per month
- Advanced search filters (30+)
- Lead recommendations
- Account insights
- CRM integration
Sales Navigator Advanced
$149.99/mo
Billed monthly
- 50 InMail credits per month
- TeamLink collaboration
- Smart Links
- Advanced reporting
- CSV upload capabilities
Recruiter Lite
$170/mo
Billed monthly
- 30 InMail credits per month
- Advanced search filters (20+)
- Candidate recommendations
- Recruiting CRM
- Job posting analytics
Recruiter Corporate
$900/mo
Billed monthly
- 150 InMail credits per month
- Bulk messaging (25 at once)
- ATS integrations
- Advanced search filters (40+)
- Team collaboration tools
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Premium Career | Premium Business | Sales Navigator Core | Sales Navigator Advanced | Recruiter Lite | Recruiter Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 InMail credits per month | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| See who viewed your profile (365 days) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Job and applicant insights | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| LinkedIn Learning access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Salary insights | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 15 InMail credits per month | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited people searches | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Business insights | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Profile viewers (365 days) | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 50 InMail credits per month | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Advanced search filters (30+) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lead recommendations | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Account insights | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| CRM integration | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| TeamLink collaboration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Smart Links | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Advanced reporting | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| CSV upload capabilities | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 30 InMail credits per month | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced search filters (20+) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Candidate recommendations | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recruiting CRM | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Job posting analytics | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 150 InMail credits per month | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bulk messaging (25 at once) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| ATS integrations | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced search filters (40+) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team collaboration tools | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Premium Career | Premium Business | Sales Navigator Core | Sales Navigator Advanced | Recruiter Lite | Recruiter Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $199.95/mo | $349.95/mo | $499.95/mo | $749.95/mo | $850/mo | $4,500/mo |
| 10 users | $399.90/mo | $699.90/mo | $999.90/mo | $1,499.90/mo | $1,700/mo | $9,000/mo |
| 25 users | $999.75/mo | $1,749.75/mo | $2,499.75/mo | $3,749.75/mo | $4,250/mo | $22,500/mo |
| 50 users | $1,999.50/mo | $3,499.50/mo | $4,999.50/mo | $7,499.50/mo | $8,500/mo | $45,000/mo |
Is LinkedIn Premium Worth It?
4.2/5 from 15,000 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $39.99/mo (Premium Career) to $900/mo (Recruiter Corporate). Most users pick the Premium Business plan.
Best for: Job seekers looking to accelerate their search, Sales professionals doing B2B lead generation, Recruiters and hiring managers. Keep in mind: high cost for advanced plans.
LinkedIn Premium Pros & Cons
Pros
- Access to decision makers outside your network
- Comprehensive professional database
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with popular CRM systems
- Proven ROI for sales and recruiting teams
Cons
- High cost for advanced plans
- Pricing varies significantly by location
- Commercial use limits on lower-tier plans
- Some features require enterprise-level subscriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
LinkedIn Premium offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99/mo, billed monthly. There are 6 plans total.
Yes, LinkedIn Premium offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Premium Career at $39.99/mo.
With a 4.2/5 rating from 15,000 reviews, LinkedIn Premium is well-regarded. Best for: Job seekers looking to accelerate their search, Sales professionals doing B2B lead generation, Recruiters and hiring managers.
LinkedIn Premium bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
LinkedIn Premium offers 6 plans: Premium Career, Premium Business, Sales Navigator Core, Sales Navigator Advanced, Recruiter Lite, Recruiter Corporate.