{"id":52399,"date":"2022-04-29T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/?p=52399"},"modified":"2024-08-05T04:50:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T11:50:29","slug":"how-much-does-youtube-pay-you-for-1-million-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-much-does-youtube-pay-you-for-1-million-views\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does YouTube Pay You for 1 Million Views in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A common question I often hear is, \u201cHow much does YouTube pay you for 1 million views?\u201d If you\u2019re thinking of becoming a YouTube influencer and content creator, but worried about the financial viability, this is a must-read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the world's largest streaming platform, YouTube offers a fantastic opportunity to earn through video content creation. However, earning from YouTube views requires time, patience, and the right strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your earnings on YouTube for a million views are influenced by various factors, including ad types, audience demographics, and your video's engagement levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I'll break down YouTube's pay-per-view system and guide you on how to monetize your YouTube content effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column52399_77b401-64{max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column52399_77b401-64{-webkit-flex:0 1 900px;flex:0 1 900px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(239, 187, 24, 0.1);}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64{position:relative;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column52399_77b401-64:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column52399_77b401-64{-webkit-flex:0 1 900px;flex:0 1 900px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column52399_77b401-64{max-width:900px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column52399_77b401-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column52399_77b401-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f\"]{display:block;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(239,187,24,0.4);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading52399_263b19-3f\"><strong><strong>Quick Read: How Much Does YouTube Pay You for 1 Million Views?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>YouTubers who qualify to earn revenue from creating videos can earn anywhere from<strong> $1500 to $30,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many factors influence the amount you earn from your YouTube content, including your audience demographics, type of advertisements, and the advertisers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also monetize your YouTube channel via brand sponsorships and affiliate marketing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Does YouTube Pay You for 1 Million Views?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how much YouTube pays you for 1 million views requires a fundamental knowledge of YouTube's monetization model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average YouTuber earns about <strong>$0.01-$0.03 per ad view<\/strong>, which means you can earn up to <strong>$18,000 for 1 million views <\/strong>on YouTube. However, that\u2019s far from the reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d need to factor in YouTube engagement rates, the number of ad views, and how much they\u2019re worth, along with YouTube\u2019s cut while calculating your YouTube earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how much you can make on YouTube on average based on what the platform suggests:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-theme-palette-3-color has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Number of ad views<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amount earned<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10 &#8211; $30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100 &#8211; $300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,000 &#8211; $3,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">500,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5,000 &#8211; $15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 million ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10,000 &#8211; $30,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that these are averages and not 100% exact figures as these numbers are based on the number of ad views, not just video views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your YouTube earnings from 1 million YouTube views can differ greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all viewers who click on your video will realistically finish the whole video, let alone view the ads in the video. For a detailed look into the differences between video views and ad views, check out Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/google-ads\/answer\/2375431?hl=en#zippy=%2Cvideo-played-to-metrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About YouTube ads and view metrics<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In late 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-much-money-youtubers-earn-per-1000-views-rpm-2022-11?r=youtube-1k-lp#kaz-sawyer-161-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Insider<\/a> interviewed famous YouTubers to find out their YouTube CPM (cost per 1,000 impressions) rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KazSawyer456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaz Sawyer<\/a>, known for his challenge videos on YT, earns<strong> $1.61 per 1,000 views<\/strong> on average. He focuses a lot more on short-form content, part of <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/what-are-youtube-shorts\/\">YouTube Shorts<\/a> with its own creators fund. It is safe to say that a big part of his earnings is coming from this fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the high end, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshuaMayo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Mayo<\/a>, a personal finance YouTuber, who earns around<strong> $29.30 per 1,000 views<\/strong>. An interesting thing about Joshua\u2019s channel is that his CPM rate grew higher when he changed his channel\u2019s content category from lifestyle to finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your content category not only helps you find your target audience but also affects the advertisements that are shown in your videos. Ad placement rates also vary per audience niche or content category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the numbers shared by YouTubers making money on the platform, <strong>here\u2019s a more realistic range for how much you can earn on YouTube:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Number of ad views<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amount earned<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1.5 &#8211; $30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15 &#8211; $300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$150 &#8211; $3,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">500,000 ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$750 &#8211; $15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 million ad views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,700 &#8211; $30,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there is a high variability in how much you can earn from your YouTube AdSense-enabled videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Factors That Determine YouTube's Payout for 1 Million Views<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to earning revenue from YouTube, several factors come into play. <strong>Here are the 5 most important factors that influence how much YouTube pays you per view:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Type of Advertisement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube makes all of its money from selling advertising space on its platform. But not all ad space costs the same, and it\u2019s up to advertisers to choose how they\u2019re willing to spend their marketing budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take long to notice that there are different types of ads on YouTube. For example, some ads allow you to skip them after a few seconds while others force you to watch the whole ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of late, more ads have become 15-30-second ads that you cannot skip. Although there has been backlash over them, more businesses are choosing this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As digital marketing becomes the main priority for businesses, more of the marketing budget is spent on creating ads for platforms like YouTube. These companies want you to watch these ads that they\u2019ve put a lot of time and effort into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s an example of an ad that allows you to skip after 5 seconds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-that-you-are-able-to-skip-example.jpeg\" alt=\"YouTube ad that you&#039;re able to skip example\" class=\"wp-image-72036\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-that-you-are-able-to-skip-example.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-that-you-are-able-to-skip-example-768x456.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-that-you-are-able-to-skip-example-150x89.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are mainly two ways to monetize ads on YouTube:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Pay-per-impression (PPM) ads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube pays YouTubers for every 1,000 ad views. This number is much lower per view than what you\u2019d get for an ad that\u2019s clicked on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculating the cost of a view to set your budget for the campaign is difficult, and even YouTube offers only rough estimates. However, PPM ads are generally cheaper than PPC ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a limited budget but are expecting thousands of views on your videos, you should opt for PPM ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Pay-per-click (PPC) ads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ads rely on the user to click the ad. These are usually the types of ads that you can skip after 5 seconds. However, YouTube also accounts for users who watch the ad past the 5-second mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisers prefer PPC ads because it\u2019s easier to calculate the cost-per-click. What makes it less attractive than PPM ads is that it\u2019s difficult to estimate how many users will click on the ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could also happen that someone sees an ad, doesn\u2019t click it but visits the website later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to create stunning YouTube videos but don\u2019t have the time?<\/strong> Then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/invideo?subId3=blog%2Fhow-much-does-you_amcid-JoeV6EppP2Emz7qePbJQJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">InVideo<\/a>, the game-changing content creation tool. Make videos in minutes with a whole host of templates for all platforms, including YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try out other video editing apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/wevideo\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/wevideo\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">WeVideo<\/a> and Lightricks\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/lighttricks-videoleapapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Videoleap<\/a> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Advertiser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisements displayed on your channel are usually niche-specific. This means companies that advertise choose the video content they\u2019d like their ads to be displayed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depending on how large the audience is for the niche, as well as the audience\u2019s worth, YouTube will charge advertisers different prices.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ther<\/strong><strong>efore, your content\u2019s niche will affect how much<\/strong><strong> you\u2019re paid<\/strong><strong> for 1M views<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll quickly notice that if you view certain content more than any other, you\u2019ll start getting ads related to that content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a digital marketing expert, I\u2019m always watching new content related to digital marketing. And as you can see, most of the ads I get are related to the niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, I received an advertisement from <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/namecheap?subId3=blog%2Fhow-much-does-you_amcid-oqpFEM33i3OMgBIoNFAxb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Namecheap<\/a>, a web hosting platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-example.jpeg\" alt=\"YouTube Ad example\" class=\"wp-image-72037\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-example.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-example-768x468.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-ad-example-150x92.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Your Audience Demographics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain countries\/regions are considered higher value, especially to advertisers looking to target a specific audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advertisers are more likely to pay more to advertise in a country where they will get higher-quality leads, resulting in more sales.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, advertising a <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/tiktok-tools\/\">TikTok tool<\/a> or app in a country where it is banned is pointless. But advertising in countries with the highest number of TikTok users, like the United States (almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1299807\/number-of-monthly-unique-tiktok-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">150 million<\/a> users), is much more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tired of managing all your social profiles and content?<\/strong> Then try <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/vista-social?fp_sid=blog%2Fhow-much-does-youtube-pay-you-for-1-million-v_amcid-OJzJxiq2sZQpQYxbzxQs7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Vista Social<\/a>, the best all-in-one social media management platform. Create, schedule, and manage your socials all on one platform. It also includes social listening, reports, and analytic features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/sproutsocial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Sprout Social<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/semrush-social-media-tookit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Semrush\u2019s Social Toolkit<\/a> for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Your Engagement Rate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about quality leads, the engagement rate of your videos has a large impact on how much you can earn from your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly apparent as large YouTube channels get paid over <strong>$20,000 <\/strong>for a million views while smaller channels get less than<strong> $5,000 <\/strong>for 1M views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The higher your eng<\/strong><strong>agement rate, the more <\/strong><strong>YouTube 1 million views income<\/strong><strong> you can make.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisers want to verify whether or not the million views you get are worth their money. This means that your viewers are watching the videos and finishing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also look at the comments, number of likes, and how much the content is shared across social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/youtube-engagement-rate-1024x339.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Engagement rate\" class=\"wp-image-81385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/youtube-engagement-rate-1024x339.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/youtube-engagement-rate-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/youtube-engagement-rate-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/youtube-engagement-rate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The YouTube Partner Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for running ads on your YouTube channel, you need to join the YouTube Partner Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualifying for YouTube income involves joining the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), which facilitates earning money per view on YouTube. You should ensure that your YouTube account is verified otherwise, you won\u2019t earn any ad revenue from the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To be eligible for the YPP, you must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adhere to YouTube's channel monetization policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reside in a country\/region where the YouTube Partner Program is accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abide by YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines to avoid disqualification due to channel strikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate 2-step verification for your Google Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have advanced features access on YouTube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish or possess an active AdSense account that can be linked to your channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attain 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/72851?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube updated these terms<\/a> in October 2022 to include users who have 1,000 subscribers and over 10 million valid public Shorts views within the last 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is in response to short video content creators who prefer to use other competing platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-much-does-tiktok-pay\/\">TikTok<\/a> (which specializes in short-form content) because they can run ads on their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With YouTube, they can now <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts\/\">create Shorts<\/a> and benefit from the program.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-partner-program-eligibility.jpeg\" alt=\"YouTube partner program eligibility\" class=\"wp-image-72038\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-partner-program-eligibility.jpeg 932w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-partner-program-eligibility-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/youtube-partner-program-eligibility-150x79.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Looking to start a career on YouTube or want your business to reach a larger audience on the platform? Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/what-is-youtube-marketing\/\">YouTube marketing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some inspiration to increase your video views? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/most-viewed-youtube-videos\/\">25 most-watched YouTube videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exploring Alternative Ways to Earn Money on YouTube (Beyond Ad Revenue)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart YouTubers don\u2019t just rely on YouTube AdSense views to make money. You need to dig deeper to increase your 1M views YouTube income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, I\u2019ll share the most popular ways to make money on YouTube using other methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. AdSense Ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most obvious way, but it\u2019s not the most reliable or easiest way to make money. Especially, if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/micro-influencers\/\">micro-influencer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started with monetization on YouTube, you can set up your own AdSense account. Once you get a higher number of views on your videos and ads, you can earn money through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. YouTube Channel Memberships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a channel membership for your most loyal fans is not only a great way to earn extra income from your YouTube channel but also a great way to engage with your followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your main channel followers can opt-in for a monthly subscription to your membership, which comes with perks depending on what you\u2019d like to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most YouTube channels that offer subscriptions have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMember only\u201d videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom emojis for the comment sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMember only\u201d Live streams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/earn-from-youtube-memberships.jpg\" alt=\"Earn from youtube memberships\" class=\"wp-image-81386\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/earn-from-youtube-memberships.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/earn-from-youtube-memberships-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/earn-from-youtube-memberships-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sponsorships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating sponsored videos is another way to earn money on YouTube. This is how it works \u2014 A brand hires you to promote their products or services to your target demographic, and you get paid for doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right sponsors, the more followers you have, the more money you'll make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube now allows content creators to add a small tag at the top of a video to show that the video contains sponsored content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-sponsorships-example.jpeg\" alt=\"youtube sponsorships example\" class=\"wp-image-72040\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-sponsorships-example.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-sponsorships-example-768x468.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-sponsorships-example-150x92.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Affiliate Marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote a product through <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-to-start-affiliate-marketing-with-no-money\/\">affiliate marketing<\/a> on YouTube and easily earn a commission from the sale of that product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an affiliate, you are assigned a unique link that takes your audience to the sponsored product or service. You can also embed your affiliate link in the video description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-affiliate-marketing-example.jpeg\" alt=\"youtube affiliate-marketing example\" class=\"wp-image-72041\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-affiliate-marketing-example.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-affiliate-marketing-example-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/youtube-affiliate-marketing-example-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some popular <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/types-of-content\/\">types of content<\/a> to promote affiliate links are how-to videos, reviews, and unboxing sponsored videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you intend to use this marketing tactic, ensure you add a disclaimer stating that you\u2019ll get a small commission for every purchase made. You can add it in the description or the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Merchandise Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also take advantage of your million views on YouTube by selling items. This is one of the most popular methods of generating money on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sell tshirts, hats, coffee mugs, and other products with your logo or name on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/pewdiepie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PewDiePie<\/a>, one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/gaming-influencers\/\">gaming influencers<\/a>. He launched a unisex apparel brand, Tsuki, with his wife, Marzia Bisognin in 2021. Tsuki is the Japanese word for \u201cmoon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their obsession with Japanese fashion, art, and culture is what has led them to create the clothing brand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pewdiepie-tsuki-example.jpeg\" alt=\"pewdiepie tsuki example\" class=\"wp-image-72042\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pewdiepie-tsuki-example.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pewdiepie-tsuki-example-768x362.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pewdiepie-tsuki-example-150x71.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via tsuki.market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Shorts are short, vertical videos that may be shot on a smartphone and immediately uploaded to YouTube, much like Instagram Stories. A video can have a maximum duration of 60 seconds on a YouTube Shorts video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spanish teachers and Mexican words #pelirroja #growinguphispanic #latina\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3AdeCsJ-qcM?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as a content creator, how can you profit from this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2023, YouTube stopped the creator's pool fund for YouTube Shorts. Instead, they\u2019ve allowed advertisers and eligible YouTube creators to opt into their new revenue-sharing model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does it work? YouTube shows ads in between two different Shorts as a user scrolls through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Every month, YouTube will add up all revenue gained from ads displayed on Shorts videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube splits the revenue between paying music licensing fees and paying the creators via the Creator Pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the Creator Pool, revenue is then distributed based on the total share of views a creator had that month. For example, if a creator gets 3% of all eligible Shorts views, they\u2019ll be allocated 3% of the revenue in the Creator Pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From there, YouTube takes its cut, and creators receive only 45% of their allocated amount.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shane-barker-youtube-shorts-revenue-distribution-works.jpeg\" alt=\"shane barker youtube shorts revenue distribution works\" class=\"wp-image-72043\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shane-barker-youtube-shorts-revenue-distribution-works.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shane-barker-youtube-shorts-revenue-distribution-works-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shane-barker-youtube-shorts-revenue-distribution-works-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube also sets aside 45% of the net revenue of YouTube Premium to monetize YouTube Shorts. This strategy helps them compete with other platforms like Instagram and TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments to creators are allocated based on how many views their Shorts received from premium accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Third-Party Paid Membership Websites Like Patreon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also monetize YouTube content using outside services like Patreon and other paid media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, creators can convert <a href=\"https:\/\/timqueen.com\/patreon-make-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>0.15%-0.75%<\/strong><\/a> of YouTube subscribers into paying Patreon contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make money by giving your Patreon subscribers exclusive material against a small monthly fee. This includes early access to videos, behind-the-scenes footage, or personalized messages to your biggest fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/patreon-membership-examples.jpg\" alt=\"Patreon membership examples\" class=\"wp-image-81387\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/patreon-membership-examples.jpg 900w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/patreon-membership-examples-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/patreon-membership-examples-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Earn Big From 1M YouTube Views?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, answering the question, \u201cHow much does YouTube pay you for 1 million views?,\u201d we\u2019ve learned that achieving a million views on YouTube might not turn you into an instant millionaire. It can certainly lay the foundation for a successful YouTube career though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important to remember that while understanding how much YouTube pays you for a million views is crucial, reaching this milestone also unlocks additional revenue streams like sponsorships and product endorsements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the income you can earn from a million views on YouTube isn't just related to your number of views. It also involves growing your channel and audience, and creating other income sources by monetizing your subscriber base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, once you surpass the 1M-views threshold, your financial rewards can be transformative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why wait? Begin your journey on YouTube today and start unlocking the potential earnings that await you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1713955670384\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does a YouTuber with 1 million subscribers make a year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The average YouTuber with a million subscribers earns roughly $60,000 a year. That doesn\u2019t make it a quick way to make cash though, as it can take years before you reach a million subscribers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1713955680760\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much money can you make from YouTube?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The amount of money that you can make from YouTube depends on a lot of factors, including:<br \/>\u2013 The quality of your content<br \/>\u2013 The popularity of your channel<br \/>\u2013 How well you monetize your videos<br \/>On average, a YouTuber with a million subscribers earns roughly $5,000 a month.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1713955694295\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much money does a YouTuber with 100,000 subscribers make?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Depending on their niche and audience engagement, a YouTuber with 100K subscribers can earn anywhere between $600-$1,000 a week or $2,000-$4,000 a month.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how much does YouTube pay you for 1 million views on your videos? 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