YouTube Earnings Per 1,000 Views — RPM by Niche 2024
YouTube earnings per 1,000 views (RPM) vary dramatically by niche — from $1–$2 for gaming to $12–$15 for personal finance. Understanding your channel's RPM is the key to projecting income and choosing the right content strategy. This guide breaks down real 2024 RPM data by niche. For a full earnings projection, use our YouTube Earnings Calculator.
$3–$5
Average YouTube RPM
All niches combined
$8–$15
Finance Niche RPM
Highest paying category
45%
YouTube's Cut
Creator keeps 55%
YouTube RPM by Niche — 2024 Data
| Niche | Avg RPM | Avg CPM | 100k Views/mo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Finance | $12 | $22 | $1,200 | Highest paying niche |
| Technology | $8 | $15 | $800 | Strong advertiser demand |
| Business & Entrepreneurship | $10 | $18 | $1,000 | B2B advertisers |
| Health & Fitness | $6 | $11 | $600 | Consistent year-round |
| Education / How-To | $5 | $9 | $500 | High watch time |
| Gaming | $2 | $4 | $200 | Young audience, lower CPM |
| Entertainment / Vlogs | $2 | $3 | $200 | High volume needed |
| Cooking / Food | $3 | $5 | $300 | Seasonal peaks |
| Travel | $4 | $7 | $400 | Seasonal fluctuations |
| Beauty / Fashion | $3 | $5 | $300 | Brand deal potential |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube pays creators through AdSense based on RPM (Revenue Per Mille). Average RPM ranges from $1–$15 per 1,000 views depending on niche, audience location, and season. Finance channels average $8–$15 RPM; gaming channels average $1–$3 RPM.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM on YouTube?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what creators actually receive per 1,000 video views — after YouTube takes its 45% cut. RPM is always lower than CPM.
How many views do I need to make $1,000/month on YouTube?
At $5 RPM, you need 200,000 views/month. At $10 RPM (finance niche), you need 100,000 views. At $2 RPM (gaming), you need 500,000 views. Niche selection dramatically impacts earnings.
When does YouTube start paying you?
You need to join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP): 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months (or 10M Shorts views). Once approved, you earn from ads, memberships, and Super Chat.
Do YouTube Shorts pay the same as regular videos?
No. YouTube Shorts RPM is significantly lower — typically $0.03–$0.07 per 1,000 views through the Shorts Fund/ad revenue pool. Regular long-form videos earn 10–50× more per view.
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A finance channel earns ~$1,200/mo at 100k views vs ~$200 for a gaming channel at the same traffic.
CPM by Niche Guide