LinkedIn Premium can help you find jobs faster, learn new skills, or do deeper business research. But how much does it cost? In this article I explain the main plans, typical prices, what you get, and whether it is worth paying — in simple English.
Quick summary — the short answer
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LinkedIn has several paid plans: Premium Career, Premium Business, and more advanced products like Sales Navigator and Recruiter. These cost different amounts depending on your country and whether you pay monthly or yearly. The basic Premium Career plan in many markets starts around $29.99 per month (with an annual discount available). (LinkedIn Premium)
Which LinkedIn plans exist? (and who they’re for)
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Premium Career — For job seekers. Lets you send InMail messages to people outside your network, shows who viewed your profile, gives extra job insights, and provides LinkedIn Learning access. This is the most common starter plan. (LinkedIn Premium)
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Premium Business — For professionals who want more company and profile insights. Better search limits and business data help with research and outreach. (LinkedIn Premium)
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Sales Navigator (Core / Advanced) — For sales teams and heavy outreach. Lots of advanced lead and company search features; higher price. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
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Recruiter / Recruiter Lite — For hiring teams and recruiters. Powerful candidate search and messaging. Typically the priciest of the bunch. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
Typical prices you’ll see (examples, may change by country)
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Premium Career: ~$29.99 / month, or a discounted annual price (for example about $239–$240 per year in some regions). (LinkedIn)
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Premium Business: often listed around $59.99 / month (annual billing lowers the monthly equivalent). (Evaboot)
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Sales Navigator: starts higher — many sources show core plans starting at roughly $100+ / month depending on features and billing. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
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Recruiter seats and enterprise offerings vary widely and are priced for teams — often several hundred to thousands per year per seat. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
Important: These are representative prices seen in 2024–2025. LinkedIn shows localized prices on its site and sometimes tests regional pricing, so your exact cost may differ. Always check LinkedIn’s pricing page for the latest numbers. (LinkedIn Premium)
Example: Prices in India (to show local variance)
Prices can look different in India. Recent listings show example figures such as:
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Premium Career: ~₹1,490 / month or about ₹12,000 / year.
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Premium Business: ~₹2,299 / month or ₹18,800 / year.
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Sales Navigator / Recruiter: higher monthly figures (several thousand rupees per month). (I Digital Academy)
These numbers show that LinkedIn localizes prices, so check your region. If you’re in India, LinkedIn often displays INR pricing during checkout. (I Digital Academy)
What do you actually get for the money?
Features vary by plan, but common perks include:
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InMail credits — send messages to people not in your network (useful for recruiters and salespeople).
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Who viewed your profile — see a fuller list of people who visited your page.
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Advanced search & filters — for business plans and Sales Navigator.
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Salary and job insights — more data when you apply for jobs.
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LinkedIn Learning — many premium plans include access to video courses. (LinkedIn Premium)
These features make the biggest difference depending on your goal: job hunting, sales, recruiting, or business research.
Trials, promos, and perks to watch for
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Free trials: LinkedIn often offers a 1-month free trial for Premium plans. This helps you test features before committing. (I Digital Academy)
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Promotions: Sometimes LinkedIn partners with other services (for example, past promotions have included offers with VPN services and other vendors). Promotions change frequently, so look for “Premium Perks” on LinkedIn or announcements. (TechRadar)
Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? (plain talk)
Short answer: It depends.
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If you’re actively job searching: Premium Career can be worth it. The extra profile visibility, insights into job applicants, and LinkedIn Learning courses can speed up your search. Try the free trial first. (LinkedIn Premium)
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If you’re in sales or recruiting: Sales Navigator or Recruiter tools are powerful and can pay for themselves if they help you find clients or hires faster. These are higher-cost tools meant for heavy users. (LinkedIn Business Solutions)
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If you only occasionally use LinkedIn: The free account is powerful enough for basic networking. Premium may not add enough value for casual users.
How to decide: a simple checklist
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Goal — Are you job hunting, selling, recruiting, or learning? Pick the plan that matches your main goal.
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Test — Use the free trial to try InMails, profile insights, and LinkedIn Learning.
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Compare monthly vs yearly — Annual billing usually gives a discount. If you plan to use it long-term, yearly can be cheaper.
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Measure ROI — If Premium helps you get a job, client, or hire faster, it can easily pay back the cost. If not, cancel before the next billing cycle. (LinkedIn Premium)
Tips to get the most from Premium
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Make a strong profile: Premium helps, but a clear headline, photo, and summary are still the basics.
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Use InMail wisely: Personalize messages — cold blasts rarely work.
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Watch LinkedIn Learning: Finish 1–2 focused courses related to your job or skills. Certificates can boost credibility.
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Track results: Note any interviews, leads, or hires that came through LinkedIn to judge value.
Final words
LinkedIn Premium is a useful upgrade for people who will actively use its features — job seekers, sales professionals, and recruiters. Prices vary by plan, country, and billing cycle, so always check LinkedIn’s official pricing pages before you buy. Start with a trial, try the features that matter to you, and cancel if it doesn’t deliver clear value. (LinkedIn Premium)
Sources & where I checked facts
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LinkedIn Premium official overview and plans. (LinkedIn Premium)
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LinkedIn compare plans / pricing pages. (LinkedIn Premium)
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Recent pricing guide and breakdowns (example monthly/annual figures). (LinkedIn)
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Localized India pricing examples and trial notes.