How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?+
It depends mostly on format and audience location. YouTube gives creators 55% of ad revenue on long-form videos, and our model uses about $1.20 to $5.50 per 1,000 long-form views and $0.015 to $0.09 per 1,000 Shorts views. Channels with US, UK, Canadian, or Australian audiences and finance or tech topics sit at the top of the range.
How accurate are these earnings estimates?+
They are estimates, not payment records. Only the creator can see their real earnings in YouTube Studio or each platform's dashboard. We show a low-to-high range and the full formula so you can see exactly which assumptions drive the result and replace them with your own numbers.
How many subscribers do you need to get paid on YouTube?+
500 subscribers unlock memberships and Super Chat, and 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours or 10 million Shorts views unlock ad revenue. See our monetization requirements page for every platform.
How much does TikTok pay creators?+
TikTok's Creator Rewards Program pays for qualified views on original videos longer than one minute from accounts with at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in the last 30 days. TikTok does not publish a fixed rate; our model uses $0.18 to $0.95 per 1,000 qualified views.
Which platforms are supported?+
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and X each have their own calculator. YouTube channels can also be looked up live to see recent public views.
Do more followers mean more money?+
Not directly. Platforms pay for views and engagement, not followers. A small channel with long videos and a US audience can out-earn a much bigger channel that posts only Shorts.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM?+
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions before the platform takes its share. RPM is what the creator receives per 1,000 views after the share. RPM is lower and is the right number for estimating income.
Is estimated revenue the same as profit?+
No. Revenue is before production costs, editors, equipment, agency fees, and taxes. Use the break-even planner to see what is left after costs.
What if I do not know my audience location?+
Leave it blank. The calculator then shows the full range from a mostly international audience to a mostly US audience.
Where do the rates come from?+
Each rate is listed on our methodology page, along with the formula for every platform. They are planning assumptions based on how each platform pays, not figures from any individual creator's account, and we review them when platforms change their programs.
