Linkedin Engagement Rate Benchmark Calculator

LinkedIn Engagement Rate Calculator

Measure your post or profile performance against industry benchmarks.

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How to Use the LinkedIn Engagement Rate Calculator

Understanding your LinkedIn metrics is crucial for B2B marketing and personal branding. This calculator uses the standard "Engagement by Followers" formula, which is the most common way to audit profile health and post performance externally.

The Formula

Engagement Rate = ((Reactions + Comments + Shares) / Total Followers) x 100

LinkedIn Engagement Rate Benchmarks for 2024

What is a "good" engagement rate on LinkedIn? Unlike TikTok or Instagram, LinkedIn benchmarks tend to be slightly lower but higher in lead quality. Here is how to interpret your results:

  • Less than 1%: Below average. Consider refining your content strategy or posting frequency.
  • 1% to 2%: Average. This is the standard benchmark for most corporate pages and personal profiles.
  • 2% to 5%: Good. Your content is resonating well with your professional network.
  • Above 5%: Excellent. You are likely achieving "viral" reach within your specific niche.

Factors That Influence Your Rate

1. Network Size: As your follower count grows, your engagement rate naturally tends to decrease (the "dilution" effect).
2. Content Format: Native video and "document" (PDF carousels) usually earn higher engagement than external links.
3. Posting Time: LinkedIn engagement peaks during Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (EST/GMT).

Example Calculation

If you have 1,000 followers and a post receives 30 likes, 10 comments, and 5 shares:

  • Total Interactions: 30 + 10 + 5 = 45
  • 45 / 1,000 = 0.045
  • 0.045 x 100 = 4.5% Engagement Rate
function calculateLinkedInER() { var followers = parseFloat(document.getElementById('li_followers').value); var likes = parseFloat(document.getElementById('li_likes').value) || 0; var comments = parseFloat(document.getElementById('li_comments').value) || 0; var shares = parseFloat(document.getElementById('li_shares').value) || 0; var resultBox = document.getElementById('li_result_box'); var erDisplay = document.getElementById('li_er_value'); var benchmarkText = document.getElementById('li_benchmark_text'); var comparisonText = document.getElementById('li_comparison'); if (!followers || followers <= 0) { alert('Please enter a valid number of followers.'); return; } var totalInteractions = likes + comments + shares; var engagementRate = (totalInteractions / followers) * 100; var formattedER = engagementRate.toFixed(2); erDisplay.innerHTML = formattedER + '%'; resultBox.style.display = 'block'; if (engagementRate = 1 && engagementRate = 2 && engagementRate < 5) { benchmarkText.innerHTML = "Good Engagement"; benchmarkText.style.color = "#188038"; comparisonText.innerHTML = "Great job! Your content is performing better than most LinkedIn benchmarks."; } else { benchmarkText.innerHTML = "Outstanding Performance"; benchmarkText.style.color = "#0077b5"; comparisonText.innerHTML = "Exceptional! This level of engagement indicates high authority in your industry."; } resultBox.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' }); }

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