YouTube Earnings Calculator: How Much Do YouTubers Make?

Calculate how much money you can make on YouTube based on your daily views and RPM. This earnings calculator shows you how much YouTubers make from ad revenue per view, per month, and per year. Enter your views below to see your potential earnings.

Quick Presets:

2,000 daily views
Gaming
$1-3
Lifestyle
$2-4
Tech
$4-8
Business
$7-12
Finance
$12-25
$3.00 per 1,000 views

Your niche matters: Finance channels earn $12-$25 per 1K views, while gaming typically earns $1-$3. Slide to your niche range above.

The range fluctuates based on many factors: quality of traffic, source country, niche, ad pricing, adblock usage, click-through rates, etc.

Estimated Daily Earnings

$6.00

Estimated Monthly Earnings

$180.00

Estimated Yearly Earnings

$2,190.00

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your average daily views and estimated RPM to calculate your potential earnings. Use the preset buttons for quick estimates, or adjust the sliders to match your channel's performance. For the most accurate results, use your actual RPM from YouTube Studio Analytics.

Understanding Your Results

The calculator shows daily, monthly, and yearly earnings projections based on your inputs. Remember that these are estimates—actual earnings will vary based on seasonality, content type, audience demographics, and YouTube's algorithm changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

YouTubers typically make $2-$4 per 1,000 views (RPM) from ad revenue. This means a channel with 10,000 daily views earns around $900-$1,200 per month. Finance and business channels can earn $8-$25 per 1,000 views, while gaming and entertainment channels typically earn $1-$3 per 1,000 views. Total earnings vary based on niche, audience location, and content type.

YouTube pays approximately $0.003 to $0.004 per view on average. This translates to $3-$4 per 1,000 views (RPM). The exact amount you make per view depends on your niche, viewer location, video length, and ad engagement. Some channels earn as low as $0.001 per view while high-CPM niches can earn $0.01+ per view.

YouTube pays between $2 and $4 per 1,000 views on average. This is your RPM (Revenue Per Mille) - what you actually receive after YouTube takes their 45% cut. High-earning niches like finance can make $8-$25 per 1,000 views, while entertainment and gaming typically earn $1-$3 per 1,000 views.

You can make money on YouTube through: 1) Ad revenue from YouTube Partner Program ($2-$4 per 1,000 views), 2) Channel memberships ($4.99-$24.99 per member monthly), 3) Super Chat and Super Stickers during live streams, 4) YouTube Premium revenue, 5) Brand sponsorships ($20-$50 per 1,000 subscribers), and 6) Affiliate marketing. Most YouTubers combine multiple revenue streams to maximize earnings.

RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what YOU earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's cut. CPM is what advertisers pay before YouTube takes their 45% share. For example, if advertisers pay $7 CPM, your RPM would be around $3.85. Always use RPM for earnings calculations since that's your actual take-home amount.

This calculator provides realistic estimates based on industry-standard RPM ranges. For the most accurate results, use your actual RPM from YouTube Studio → Analytics → Revenue tab. Actual earnings vary based on niche, audience location, video length, seasonality, and advertiser demand. It's normal to see 20-50% variation month-to-month.

What Can You Do With Your Earnings?

Understanding your earning potential helps you set realistic goals:

$100-500/month

Side income to cover expenses. Most new creators reach this within 6-12 months of monetization. This typically requires 3K-15K daily views with $3 RPM.

$1,000-3,000/month

Serious side income or part-time work. Many creators supplement their job at this level. Requires 10K-30K daily views consistently.

$5,000+/month

Full-time income territory. At $5,000/month, most creators go full-time. This requires ~50K+ daily views with average RPM, or 30K+ with high RPM niches like finance.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using CPM instead of RPM: CPM is what advertisers pay YouTube, not what you earn. Always use RPM (your actual take-home) for calculations.
  • Ignoring niche differences: A gaming channel and finance channel with the same views will have vastly different earnings. Finance can earn 10x more per view.
  • Expecting consistent earnings: RPM fluctuates 20-50% month-to-month based on seasonality. Q4 (Oct-Dec) typically earns 2-3x more than Q1.
  • Forgetting watch time matters: Longer videos (8+ minutes) allow mid-roll ads, significantly increasing RPM.
  • Overlooking audience location: 1,000 views from the US earns 3-5x more than 1,000 views from developing countries.

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