How Much Does YouTube Pay for 1,000 Views?

Quick Answer

$1.00 - $5.00

Based on $1-5 RPM average. Gaming channels earn around $1.00, while finance channels can make $25.00 per 1,000 views.

Calculate how much money YouTube pays for 1,000 views. See exact RPM and CPM rates by niche, and find out how much YouTubers make per 1,000 views in different categories. The typical range is $2-$4 per 1,000 views, but can go higher.

1,000 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.

What Affects Your RPM?

  • Video niche/topic (Finance earns more than gaming)
  • Audience location (US/UK/CA = higher CPM)
  • Video length (8+ minutes for mid-roll ads)
  • Seasonality (Q4 = highest rates)
  • Engagement rate and watch time

Your Estimated Earnings

$3.00

1,000 views at $3 RPM

RPM Range Estimates

  • Low RPM ($1): $1.00
  • Average RPM ($3): $3.00
  • High RPM ($5): $5.00

Calculate Your Earnings

Use the calculator above to estimate your earnings based on your view count and RPM. You can find your actual RPM in YouTube Studio Analytics under the Revenue tab. This gives you the most accurate earnings projection.

Earnings by Niche

Different YouTube niches have dramatically different earning potential. Here's a breakdown of typical RPM ranges across popular content categories:

NicheLow RPMAverage RPMHigh RPM
Finance/Investing$5$12$25
Tech/Software$3$7$15
Business/Marketing$4$8$18
Lifestyle/Vlog$2$4$8
Gaming$1$2$4
Entertainment$1.50$3$6

Key Factors That Affect Your Pay Per 1,000 Views

Frequently Asked Questions

On average, YouTube pays $2-$5 per 1,000 views (RPM). However, this varies significantly by niche. Finance channels can earn $12-$25 per 1,000 views, while gaming channels typically earn $1-$4 per 1,000 views.

Getting 1,000 views on a video is a good milestone for new creators. It shows your content is reaching an audience. In terms of earnings, 1,000 views typically generates $2-$5, but the real value is in building momentum and understanding what content resonates.

RPM fluctuates based on advertiser demand (Q4 November-December is highest), viewer location, watch time, and video topic. It's normal to see 20-50% variation month-to-month. CPM rates spike during holidays when advertisers compete more.

Finance and investing ($12-$25 RPM), business and marketing ($8-$18 RPM), and tech/software ($7-$15 RPM) are the highest-paying niches. These topics attract high-value advertisers willing to pay premium rates.

Create longer videos (8+ minutes) to enable mid-roll ads, target high-paying niches, optimize for viewers in the US/UK/Canada, improve watch time, and make content during Q4 when ad rates are highest.

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