YouTube Money
Calculator
Estimate any YouTube channel's ad earnings from live data. See projected monthly and yearly revenue, per-video income, and RPM-based ranges in seconds.
Accepts @handle, channel URL, or channel ID
How YouTube Monetization Works
Ad revenue is just the start. The biggest channels stack multiple income streams on top of AdSense to maximize their earnings.
AdSense & RPM
The core of YouTube income. Ads run on your videos and you keep ~55% of the revenue. Earnings scale with monetized views and your niche's RPM, typically $1-$5 per 1,000 views.
Brand Sponsorships
Often the biggest earner for established channels. Brands pay creators directly for integrated mentions or dedicated videos, frequently exceeding ad revenue many times over.
Memberships & Fans
Channel memberships, Super Thanks, Super Chat, merch shelves, and affiliate links let loyal fans support you directly, adding a recurring layer of income beyond ads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
After YouTube's revenue share, most channels net roughly $1 to $5 per 1,000 monetized views (RPM). The exact figure depends heavily on niche, audience geography, and the time of year. Finance, tech, and business channels often earn higher RPMs, while entertainment and gaming channels tend to sit at the lower end.
What is RPM and how is it different from CPM?
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is how much you actually earn per 1,000 video views after YouTube takes its 45% cut and after accounting for non-monetized views. CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions before any cut. RPM is the number that matters for estimating real creator income.
How are these YouTube earnings estimated?
We estimate average monthly views by dividing a channel's lifetime views by its age in months, then multiply that by an RPM range of $1 to $5 per 1,000 views. This gives a realistic ad-revenue band. Actual earnings vary because newer videos usually get more views than old ones, and RPM swings by niche and geography.
Does this include sponsorships and other income?
No. This calculator estimates AdSense (ad) revenue only. Many creators earn far more from brand sponsorships, channel memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise, and affiliate links. Treat the ad estimate as a baseline, not a creator's total income.
Why is the estimate a range instead of an exact number?
YouTube earnings are not public, and RPM varies wildly between channels and even between months for the same channel. A low-to-high range based on a $1-$5 RPM is far more honest than a single 'exact' figure, which no external tool can know.
Is this YouTube money calculator free?
Yes, it is completely free and requires no sign-up beyond an email. Enter any public channel by its @handle, channel URL, or channel ID to get an instant earnings estimate.