How Much Should You Spend on Google Ads in 2026?
May 28, 2026 · 7 min read
The most common question we get from new clients is not "will Google Ads work" — it's "how much do I need to spend to find out." The honest answer depends on three variables: your average order value, your industry's typical CPC, and how much data your account needs to exit the learning phase.
Start with your target CPA
Before setting a budget, calculate what you can afford to pay per conversion while remaining profitable.
Industry benchmarks
E-commerce accounts often start seeing signal at $3,000–$5,000/month. B2B SaaS and legal, where CPCs run higher, typically need $5,000–$10,000/month.
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Marcus Chen · Head of Paid Media
Marcus has engineered over $55M in Google and Meta ad spend across e-commerce, SaaS and legal verticals. He leads campaign strategy and platform partnerships at SmartCodeMedia.
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