YouTube Earnings Calculator

Estimate your channel earnings with niche-specific CPM rates and geographic adjustments

Calculate Your Earnings

Monthly Views

Content Niche

Audience Location

Adjusted CPM Range

$1.10 - $2.75

Monthly Minimum

$1,100

Yearly: $13,200

Monthly Average

$1,925

Yearly: $23,100

Monthly Maximum

$2,750

Yearly: $33,000

Earnings Range Visualization

$1,100$1,925$2,750

Growth Projection

Top CPM Niches

Legal/Law$10 - $25

Finance/Business$8 - $20

Real Estate$8 - $18

Crypto/Investing$8 - $20

Health/Fitness$4 - $10

Technology$4 - $10

Important Notes

⚠️These are estimates only (±50% variance expected)
ℹ️Actual CPM depends on many factors including video topic and audience
💡Q4 (Oct-Dec) typically has 30-50% higher CPM rates
📊Does not include sponsorships, memberships, or merchandise

Disclaimer: These earnings estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual YouTube revenue varies significantly based on content type, audience demographics, engagement rates, and seasonal factors. See our Disclaimer page for more details.

How the YouTube Earnings Calculator Works

Our calculator uses real CPM (Cost Per Mille) data sourced from creator reports and advertising industry benchmarks to give you the most accurate earnings range possible.

Enter Your Monthly Views

Type in your current or expected monthly video views. You can estimate from your YouTube Analytics dashboard.

Select Your Niche

Different niches command wildly different CPM rates. Finance & tech pay 5–10× more than gaming or comedy.

Choose Audience Location

Advertisers pay more to reach viewers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Geography is the single biggest CPM factor.

Review Your Earnings Range

See min/average/max monthly and yearly earnings, plus a 12-month growth projection based on your expected growth rate.

CPM vs RPM: What's the Difference?

CPM (Cost Per Mille)

What advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. This is the gross figure before YouTube takes its 45% revenue share cut. CPM ranges typically from $2–$30+ depending on niche and audience.

RPM (Revenue Per Mille)

What you actually earn per 1,000 views, after YouTube's 45% cut. RPM is always lower than CPM and is the most useful number for planning your income. Our calculator shows you RPM-based estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are these earnings estimates?

Our estimates are based on aggregated CPM data from industry reports and creator disclosures. Expect a ±30–50% variance from your actual earnings, as CPM fluctuates daily based on advertiser demand, seasonality, and your specific content.

Why are Q4 earnings so much higher?

Advertisers spend the majority of their annual budgets in October–December (Q4) to capitalize on holiday shopping. CPM rates in Q4 are typically 30–50% higher than Q1. Plan your biggest videos around this window.

Does this calculator include Shorts revenue?

No. YouTube Shorts uses a separate ad pool revenue model where creator earnings come from a shared fund divided among Shorts creators. Long-form video and Shorts revenue are tracked separately in YouTube Studio.

Why does location matter so much for earnings?

Advertisers bid more to reach audiences in high-income countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia where consumers spend more. A creator with 1M views primarily from Tier 1 countries can earn 3–5× more than a creator with the same views from Tier 3 countries.

Can I use this to estimate channel earnings before I start?

Absolutely. Enter your projected monthly views once you hit your subscriber goal, select your niche and target audience location, and you'll get a realistic income estimate to help you decide if YouTube is worth pursuing in that niche.