YouTube Shorts Pay Per View
How much YouTube pays for Shorts views
Typical Shorts Earnings:
| Views | Estimated Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1,000 views | $0.05 - $0.10 |
| 10,000 views | $0.50 - $1.00 |
| 100,000 views | $5 - $10 |
| 1,000,000 views | $50 - $100 |
Why Shorts Pay Differently:
- Shorts Fund replaced by ad revenue sharing in 2023
- 45% of ad revenue goes to creators (vs 55% for long-form)
- Revenue pooled and distributed based on views and music usage
- Much lower RPM than traditional videos ($0.05-0.10 vs $1-5)
Maximizing Shorts Earnings:
- Post consistently (daily or multiple times per week)
- Use original audio when possible (no music licensing cuts)
- Focus on high-volume view counts
- Use Shorts to drive traffic to long-form content
Related Resources
- YouTube Shorts Calculator - Calculate your Shorts earnings
- Regular video pay rates - Compare Shorts vs regular videos
- YouTube Earnings Calculator - Full earnings breakdown
- How much YouTube pays for 1,000 views
- How YouTubers make money - All revenue streams