YouTube Money Calculator

Estimate how much money you can earn from YouTube based on views, your niche, audience location, and content type. Our calculator uses real CPM data from 2026.

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Estimated Earnings

Your estimated monthly earnings

$825

Based on 300,000 views/month

$27.50
Per Day
$9,900
Per Year
$2.75
Per 1K Views (RPM)
$2,750
Per 1M Views

Revenue Split

You: 55%
YouTube: 45%
Creator Share: $825 YouTube Share: $675
Disclaimer: These are estimates based on industry averages. Actual earnings vary based on ad engagement, viewer demographics, seasonality, and other factors. Many creators earn more through sponsorships, memberships, and merchandise than from ads alone.

Average YouTube CPM by Niche (2026)

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is how much advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. Your RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is lower because not all views generate ad impressions, and YouTube takes 45%.

Finance & Business $12 - $30
Technology & Software $8 - $18
Education & How-To $6 - $15
Health & Fitness $5 - $14
Travel $4 - $12
Lifestyle & Vlogs $3 - $10
Beauty & Fashion $3 - $10
Food & Cooking $3 - $8
Gaming $2 - $6
Entertainment & Comedy $2 - $5
Music $1 - $4

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does YouTube pay per 1000 views?

YouTube pays creators between $1-30 per 1000 views depending on niche, audience location, and content type. Finance and business channels earn $10-30 CPM, while gaming and entertainment channels earn $1-5 CPM. US-based viewers generate 2-3x more revenue than international audiences. On average across all niches, expect $3-5 per 1000 views.

How much do YouTubers make per view?

On average, YouTubers make $0.003-0.005 per view, or roughly $3-5 per 1000 views. However, this varies significantly by niche - finance YouTubers can earn $0.01-0.03 per view, while gaming channels might earn $0.001-0.003 per view. The key factors are your niche, audience location, and engagement rate.

What percentage does YouTube take from creators?

YouTube takes 45% of ad revenue and pays creators 55%. For YouTube Premium revenue, creators receive 55% based on watch time from Premium subscribers. For Shorts revenue from the Shorts Fund, the split varies but is typically around 45% to creators from the revenue pool allocated to Shorts.

How much money do you get from 1 million YouTube views?

With 1 million views, YouTubers typically earn $3,000-5,000 on average. However, this ranges from $1,000-2,000 for gaming/entertainment to $10,000-30,000 for finance and business content, depending on audience location and ad engagement rates. The actual amount depends heavily on your specific niche and audience demographics.

How much do YouTube Shorts pay?

YouTube Shorts currently pay significantly less than long-form content - typically $0.03-0.06 per 1000 views compared to $3-5 for long-form. This means 1 million Shorts views might earn $30-60, while 1 million long-form views could earn $3,000-5,000. However, Shorts can drive channel growth and funnel viewers to long-form content.

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