How much money does YouTube pay?
It varies a lot by niche and audience. After YouTube's 45% cut, most channels earn an RPM (revenue per 1,000 views) somewhere between about $1 and $20 — finance and business sit high, entertainment and gaming sit low. Enter your own RPM for the most accurate estimate.
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
That's your RPM. YouTube keeps roughly 45% of ad revenue, and once ad fill rate is factored in your effective RPM often lands near CPM × 0.45 — so a $10 CPM nets in the ballpark of $4.50 per 1,000 views. It still swings widely by niche and geography.
Is this calculator accurate?
It's a directional estimate, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on ad fill rate, audience location, content type, and seasonality. Use your real RPM from YouTube Studio for the closest number.
Where do I find my RPM?
In YouTube Studio → Analytics → Revenue tab. Enter that figure here to model monthly and yearly earnings against your view counts.