YouTube Earnings Calculator

On average, YouTube pays creators between $1.50 and $5.00 per 1,000 views in general categories (such as vlogs, gaming, or entertainment). Creators in high-paying commercial niches like Personal Finance, Real Estate, or Tech can earn between $10.00 and $35.00+ per 1,000 views.

How much money do you get for 1 million views on YouTube?

For 1 million video views, a creator in an average entertainment niche (RPM of $2.50) earns approximately $2,500. A creator in a high-CPM finance or technology niche (RPM of $20.00) can earn $20,000 to $35,000+ for 1 million views.

How many YouTube views do I need to make $5,000 per month?

At an average RPM of $2.50, you need approximately 2,000,000 monthly views to earn $5,000. In a finance or business software niche ($20.00 RPM), you would only need 250,000 monthly views to hit $5,000 per month.

How much do 40,000 views on YouTube pay?

At an average RPM of $2.50, 40,000 views will pay approximately $100. In high-paying niches ($15.00+ RPM), 40,000 views can generate $600 to $1,200+.

What percentage of ad revenue does YouTube keep?

YouTube retains 45% of long-form video ad revenue, distributing 55% directly to the content creator.

Is the TubeCheckers YouTube Earnings Calculator free?

Yes, the tool is 100% free with unlimited income calculations, channel handle lookups, and zero registration required.