RPM = your earnings per 1,000 views after YouTube’s share. Find yours in YouTube Studio → Analytics → Revenue.
Estimated monthly earnings
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Estimates only. Real earnings depend on audience country, season, ad formats and how many views are monetized.
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Start a videoHow to use the YouTube money calculator
- Enter daily viewsYour average, or the channel you’re curious about.
- Pick the nicheIt sets a typical RPM range; edit it if you know your own.
- Read the rangeDay, month, year and per million views.
Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
Most channels earn $1–$10 per 1,000 views (RPM). Finance and business can reach $10–$20; gaming and kids content often earn under $3.
What is the difference between RPM and CPM?
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you earn per 1,000 views, after YouTube’s 45% share and counting views without ads.
Why is my RPM lower than this?
Viewers from lower-paying countries, short videos with fewer ad breaks, and the start of the year all lower RPM.