How Much Does YouTube Pay Per 1,000 Views?

There is no single fixed YouTube payout per 1,000 views. RPM is a useful starting point for creator revenue estimates.

Use RPM for a simple estimate

Estimated revenue = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. At a $4 RPM, 100,000 views would model to about $400.

RPM can change with audience geography, content category, monetized views, ad demand and seasonality.

Calculate a channel-specific estimate with the YouTube RPM Calculator.

How much is 1,000 views worth?

There is no universal amount; your RPM determines the estimate.

How much can 100,000 views make?

At a $4 RPM, a simple estimate is $400.

How much can 1 million views make?

At a $4 RPM, a simple estimate is $4,000.