How Creators YouTube earnings estimator
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How it works
Formula: earnings = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. RPM is already net of YouTube's share. If you enter a CPM instead, we compute 55% × CPM ÷ 1,000 × views as a rough Watch Page ad estimate (real results differ: not every view shows an ad).
Methodology & sources
Niche RPM ranges: CreatorsMetrics "middle 50% of creator-reported RPMs (2025 data)" (secondary, creator-reported). Revenue share: YouTube Help (official). Long-form only; Shorts pay from a pool and aren't modeled.
Estimates only, not a guarantee of earnings. Based on published benchmarks that may not reflect your situation; actual results vary widely. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Last checked Oct 2026.
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FAQ
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
It depends on niche, audience location and season. Creator-reported middle-50% RPMs range from about $1.50–$7 (gaming) to $6–$28 (personal finance), per CreatorsMetrics 2025 data.
What is the YouTube revenue share?
Per YouTube Help, creators receive 55% of net revenue from Watch Page ads and 45% of their allocated Shorts Creator Pool revenue.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM?
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's share. Use the CPM field to apply the 55% share yourself.