Indeed Pricing: Job Posting Costs

Indeed pricing key takeaways

• You can post up to three free jobs per month directly on Indeed.
• There is no flat upfront fee to post a job on Indeed.
• For paid job posts, you set a budget and pay based on results (per click or per started application, depending on the budget type and market).

Terms, conditions, quality standards and usage limits apply.

How does Indeed work for employers?

On Indeed, you can post either a free or paid job listing, also known as a Sponsored Job.

Free listings are shown in relevant jobseeker search results, but then fall back in search as new jobs are added over time.

Paid jobs (Standard or Premium Sponsored Jobs) are prioritised in relevant search results and retain their increased visibility for as long as they are sponsored. This means they are seen more often by jobseekers.

Employers posting jobs directly on Indeed can post up to three free jobs per calendar month, each staying live for up to 30 days. Terms, conditions, quality standards and usage limits apply.

How much does it cost to post a job on Indeed?

Unlike some other job posting sites, Indeed does not charge a flat rate to post a job. When you sponsor, pricing is results-based: with a daily budget you may pay per click (PPC), and in other setups, you may pay per started application (PPSA).

The cost to sponsor a job is based on Indeed’s recommendation system, which takes into account market factors such as job competitiveness, location, your hiring timeline and the supply of jobseekers for specific job titles, among other factors.

How Indeed pricing works

If you are wondering how much it costs to post a job on Indeed, the answer depends on whether you choose to sponsor your listing. Here is how pricing on Indeed works:

1. Set your budget

Indeed suggests a budget based on your job title, location and description. The recommendation is not mandatory, but is suggested to help you reach the number of jobseekers you would likely require to make a hire.

You incur charges when somebody interacts with your job post. With a daily budget, you are charged when jobseekers click to view your job. With a monthly budget, you are charged when they start an application.

How much you spend depends on the budget you choose and how your job post performs. You can pause or close your job at any time from your employer dashboard.

2. Validate your payment method

You would be prompted to provide payment information before Indeed begins to promote your job post. Indeed validates the billing information you have provided as a best practice to prevent fraud on our platform.

This validation step could take anywhere from a few hours to a few days in some cases. Indeed might also send an invoice when your account first reaches a balance of ₹2,200 as a secondary measure to validate your payment method if you are sponsoring a job for the first time.

3. Review your invoice

Indeed sends invoices on the first day of the month to charge for clicks or started applications, depending on your pricing model that your paid job posts received during the previous month.

If the balance on your account reaches a threshold of ₹44,000, it would trigger an invoice to be sent (even if the first day of the new month has not yet occurred).

You can compare your invoice against the performance report in your employer dashboard, which contains metrics such as clicks, apply starts and cost per click to further understand the charges.

When should you pay to post your job on Indeed?

To answer this, it is helpful to understand how pricing on Indeed works to figure out which option is right for you.

Free job postings vs. Sponsored jobs

On Indeed, you can post up to three free jobs directly on Indeed per calendar month, each staying live for up to 30 days. When you reach these monthly limits, you can then choose to sponsor additional jobs or extend the visibility of existing posts by sponsoring them.

This limit affects only the following countries: the US, the UK, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands (subject to change).

Here are some questions to consider to help you decide whether sponsoring a job on Indeed is right for you:

• How fast do you need to hire? If you are trying to make a hire ASAP, paying to post a job can result in more applicants in less time.
• How specialised is the role? If you are trying to hire someone for a hard-to-fill position (e.g., nurses, engineers, tax professionals), sponsoring can help ensure your job post appears for a longer time. That way, you can reach the candidates you are looking for.
• Where are you located? If you live in a place where there just is not a large pool of industry talent, sponsoring can provide the visibility you require to find a great fit.
• Are you having a hard time hiring? As a general best practice, if you have a good job description and job title, but are still having trouble hiring, sponsoring can help.

Which jobs require payment?

Many job postings on Indeed can be posted for free, but certain job types and circumstances may require payment.

Here are a few reasons you may be required to pay for your job post.

(Note: This is not a complete list, and other circumstances may also require payment.)

• You have exceeded the monthly free job post limit by posting more than three free jobs directly on Indeed in a single calendar month. Any additional jobs posted beyond this limit may require sponsorship.
• Your jobs on Indeed have been aggregated through a data feed, career site or ATS while also posting jobs directly on Indeed.
• You have posted a job that requires relocation for the candidate.
• You have posted a confidential job without disclosing your organisation’s name.

Was your job flagged on Indeed? It may require sponsorship. Check out this article to learn more about why this can happen.

Benefits of paid job posts on Indeed

Promoting your job on Indeed gives you access to two tiers of Sponsored Jobs: Standard and Premium. Each is designed to help you reach more relevant candidates based on your hiring needs and timeline.

Whether you are looking to attract more applicants fast or want to highlight an urgent or hard-to-fill role, Sponsored Jobs give you the flexibility to choose the right level of visibility and support, and you can pause or close jobs at any time with no long-term contracts.

Here is a look at the benefits of each tier:

Standard Sponsored Jobs

Standard Sponsored Jobs are a great way to boost visibility and get more traction than a free listing. When you sponsor a job at the Standard level, you would:

1. Appear more often in search results

Your job post is promoted, so it is shown with more visibility to active jobseekers in search results and job alerts.

2. Reach a broader audience of relevant candidates

Your job would be on Indeed’s homepage to jobseekers who previously searched for jobs like yours.

3. Set your own budget

We recommend a budget designed to help you receive applications at the right pace for your hiring needs, using market insights.

4. Pause or close your post anytime

No long-term contracts or long-term commitments required.

Premium Sponsored Jobs

Premium Sponsored Jobs offer everything you get with Standard, plus additional tools and features to help you connect with the right candidates faster. With a Premium post, you can also:

1. Reduce your time to hire

Prioritise your role over similar job posts in search results to receive applications fast.

2. Build your applicant list quickly

Premium Sponsored Jobs have access to the ‘Urgently Hiring’ label, which jobseekers can see on the job post as an indicator that you are moving through the hiring process quickly.

3. Attract skilled candidates while they search

Target candidates who meet one or more occupational criteria, like skills, certifications, licenses and degrees, as well as location criteria.

4. Match with quality candidates straightaway

Instantly match with quality candidates who fit your job criteria based on information collected from the jobseeker, and invite them to apply.

5. Get more targeted distribution

Premium jobs are actively promoted across Indeed and its media network to increase reach, especially in competitive markets.

6. Create brand recognition with candidates

Stand out from similar roles in search results with attention-grabbing visuals, like your company logo and images that draw attention to your job post.

Choosing the right level depends on your hiring goals. If you are trying to fill an important role quickly or struggling to find ideal applicants, Premium can give you an edge. Standard is a great fit when you want to increase exposure while staying within a leaner budget.

When is your search complete?

Your job would continue to be sponsored on Indeed until you pause or close your job post. What is the difference between closed vs paused job postings? Both statuses remove your job from search results and stop your spending.

However, changing your job’s status to paused keeps it visible in your dashboard. This option may be best if you are receiving a lot of applications and need more time to review the candidates you already have.

Closing your job is recommended if you make a hire or no longer require to fill the position. You can pause or close your job at any time from your employer dashboard.

Indeed pricing FAQs

How do I post a free job on Indeed?

Employers posting jobs directly on Indeed can post up to three free jobs per calendar month, each staying live for up to 30 days.

When you reach these monthly limits, you can then choose to sponsor additional jobs or extend the visibility of existing posts by sponsoring them, enhancing reach and connecting you with ideal candidates more efficiently.

To post a free job directly on Indeed, follow these steps:

1. Sign up or log in: Create an Indeed employer account or log in to your existing account.
2. Click the ‘Post a Job’ button on your dashboard or from www.indeed.com/hire.
3. Fill in job details: Add important information to your job posting, such as the job title, location, pay and a detailed job description.
4. Confirm and post: Once you have filled in all the necessary details, click ‘Confirm’ to post your job for free.

How does Indeed charge employers for paid posts?

Indeed accepts several forms of payment for Sponsored Jobs. Typically, payments are processed via credit card, which can be managed directly in your account.

If paying with a credit card is not an option, Indeed also offers the option to pay for Sponsored Jobs through an insertion order (IO), via ACH/Wire, check or by logging into the account and using the ‘Pay Now’ feature.

When would I be billed?

You would receive a separate invoice for each of Indeed’s hiring solutions, as seen on your Billing and invoices page.

If you have sponsored a job with Indeed, you would be billed on the first of the month or when you spend ₹44,000, whichever comes first.

To check your amount of spend:

1. Click on your ‘Account login’ in the top right-hand corner.
2. Select ‘Billing and Invoices’ from the drop-down menu.
3. Find the ‘Payment method’ box on the right-hand rail, which contains your charge threshold.

If your charges do not reach the threshold (₹44,000) within a month, you would be invoiced on the first day of the following month for any accrued amount that has not yet been invoiced.

Are all Sponsored Jobs charges based on pay-per-click (PPC) pricing?

No. The charges you incur for your paid job post depends on the budget type you select.

If you have chosen to set a monthly budget, you may be charged when someone clicks to apply on your job post.

If you have chosen to set a daily budget, you may be charged when someone clicks to view your job post.