How Much Does 1 Million Views Pay on YouTube?
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One million views on YouTube typically earn between $3,000 and $15,000 in the United States. Top-earning niches like finance can see up to $30,000 per million views.
Use our free YouTube Money Calculator to calculate your exact earnings based on views, country, and niche.
Earnings Breakdown
| Views | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| 10,000 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| 50,000 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| 100,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| 500,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 1,000,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
What Affects Your YouTube Earnings?
- Audience country — US viewers earn 8-10x more than Indian viewers
- Content niche — Finance CPMs are 5x higher than entertainment
- Video length — Videos over 8 minutes can include mid-roll ads, significantly boosting revenue
- Engagement — Higher watch time and click-through rates lead to better ad placements
- Seasonality — Q4 CPMs are typically 30-60% higher due to holiday ad spending
Our Analysis
Based on our analysis of CPM data across 8 countries and 7 niches, the single biggest factor in YouTube earnings is audience geography. A creator with 80% US traffic will consistently out-earn a creator with 80% South Asian traffic, even in the same niche. We recommend creating English-language content targeting Tier 1 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia) for maximum revenue.
Calculate Your Own Earnings
These are general estimates based on average CPM data. Your actual earnings depend on your specific audience, content niche, and engagement rates. For a personalized estimate, try our YouTube Money Calculator with real CPM data adjusted by country and niche.
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Written by The Creator Paycheck Team
Our research team analyzes creator earnings data across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and OnlyFans. We aggregate publicly available CPM data, creator earnings reports, and industry benchmarks to provide accurate, transparent income estimates for content creators worldwide.