YouTube Money Calculator
Estimate how much money you can earn on YouTube based on your views. Adjust the CPM to match your niche and audience location.
Estimated Earnings
Actual range: $75 - $225 per day
(based on ±50% CPM variation)
How YouTube Monetization Works
What is CPM?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is how much advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. YouTube takes 45%, so creators receive 55% of the CPM as RPM (Revenue Per Mille).
Monetization Requirements
To join the YouTube Partner Program, you need: 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours (long-form) or 10M Shorts views in the last 90 days.
Beyond Ad Revenue
Top creators earn more from sponsorships (often 2-5x ad revenue), merchandise, memberships, and affiliate marketing than from ads alone.
Average CPM by Niche
| Niche | Low CPM | Average CPM | High CPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💰 Finance & Investing | $5.00 | $10.00 | $15.00+ |
| 💻 Technology | $3.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| 📚 Education | $2.50 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| 🎬 Entertainment | $1.50 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| 🎮 Gaming | $1.00 | $1.50 | $4.00 |
| 🎵 Music | $0.80 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
* CPM rates vary by country, season, and audience demographics. US/UK audiences typically have 2-3x higher CPMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube typically pays between $0.50 and $6.00 per 1,000 views (CPM), depending on factors like viewer location, content niche, and advertiser demand. Finance, technology, and business channels tend to have higher CPMs ($8-$12), while entertainment and gaming channels average $2-$4.
How many views do you need to make $1,000 on YouTube?
With an average CPM of $3, you would need approximately 333,000 views to earn $1,000 from YouTube ads. However, this varies significantly—a finance channel with $10 CPM needs only 100,000 views, while an entertainment channel with $1.50 CPM would need 666,000 views.
How much do YouTubers make per month?
YouTube earnings vary dramatically. Small channels (10K-100K subscribers) typically earn $100-$1,000/month. Medium channels (100K-1M subscribers) can earn $1,000-$10,000/month. Large channels (1M+ subscribers) often earn $10,000-$100,000+ monthly from ads alone, plus sponsorships and merchandise.
What factors affect YouTube earnings?
Key factors include: 1) Viewer geography (US/UK viewers pay more), 2) Content niche (finance > entertainment), 3) Video length (8+ minutes allow mid-roll ads), 4) Audience engagement, 5) Seasonality (Q4 has higher CPMs), and 6) Ad blocker usage among viewers.
How accurate is this YouTube money calculator?
This calculator provides estimates based on industry averages. Actual earnings can vary by 50% or more depending on your specific audience, content type, and seasonal factors. For the most accurate data, check your YouTube Analytics dashboard if you have a monetized channel.