Updated January 2026
LinkedIn Premium Pricing 2026
InMail credits, "Who Viewed Your Profile," AI features, and more. Is LinkedIn Premium worth $30-$150/month? We break down every tier.
⚡ Quick Answer
LinkedIn Premium Career costs $29.99/month (or $19.99/month billed annually). Business is $59.99/month with more InMail and learning courses. Sales Navigator starts at $99.99/month for serious B2B sales.
All Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Premium Career | $29.99 | $19.99 | Job seekers |
| 💼 Premium Business | $59.99 | $47.99 | Networking & learning |
| 📊 Sales Navigator Core | $99.99 | $79.99 | Individual sales reps |
| 🚀 Sales Navigator Advanced | $149.99 | $139.99 | Sales teams |
* Annual plans save 20-33%. All plans include a 1-month free trial.
What You Get With Each Plan
🎯 Premium Career ($29.99/mo)
- 5 InMail messages/month
- See who viewed your profile (90 days)
- AI-powered profile recommendations
- Open Profile (anyone can message you)
- Applicant Insights on jobs
- Top Applicant badge
💼 Premium Business ($59.99/mo)
- 15 InMail messages/month
- Unlimited profile browsing
- Full LinkedIn Learning access
- Business Insights on companies
- Everything in Career
- Better for networking
📊 Sales Navigator ($99.99+/mo)
- 50 InMail messages/month
- Advanced lead search filters
- Lead recommendations
- Save leads & accounts
- CRM integration (Advanced+)
- Team features (Advanced+)
Is LinkedIn Premium Worth It?
✓ Worth It If...
- Job seeking: Career plan helps you stand out to recruiters
- Sales/BD: Sales Navigator pays for itself with 1 closed deal
- Learning: LinkedIn Learning alone is worth $30/mo
- Networking: InMail is the only way to reach some people
✗ Skip It If...
- You're not actively job hunting or selling
- You can get warm intros through your network
- You have other learning resources (Udemy, Coursera)
- You've been employed at the same company for 5+ years
💡 Pro Tip: Use the Free Trial Strategically
LinkedIn offers a 1-month free trial. Time it for when you're actively job hunting or launching a sales campaign. Cancel before renewal — you can always resubscribe later and often get a discount offer.
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