YouTube Channel Revenue Calculator
Estimate your YouTube earnings from ads, sponsorships, and other revenue streams.
RPM by Niche
| Niche | RPM Range |
|---|---|
| Finance / Business | $10–25 |
| Real Estate | $7–15 |
| Technology | $5–12 |
| Health / Fitness | $4–10 |
| Entertainment | $2–5 |
RPM = Revenue per 1,000 views (after YouTube's 45% cut)
FAQs
YouTube CPM (Cost Per Mille) varies by niche, location, and season. Average RPM (revenue per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut) ranges from $1–$5 for most channels. Finance/business channels can earn $10–$30 RPM.
YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months to join the YouTube Partner Program. However, many large channels make more from brand deals and merchandise than from ads.