Estimate how much you can earn from YouTube with real RPM data from 300+ channels. This YouTube Money Calculator shows your estimated monthly, quarterly, and yearly income based on views, niche, and audience region.
Connect your YouTube channel to see your actual earnings from YouTube Analytics — or use the estimate mode to plan a new channel.
How It Works
Two modes for two different users:
🔓 Estimate Mode (No Login Required)
Enter your monthly views, pick your niche, and select your audience region. The calculator uses real RPM data from 300+ YouTube channels (May 2025 – May 2026) to estimate your earnings.
✅ Real Data Mode (Connect Your Channel)
Sign in with Google to connect your YouTube channel. The tool pulls your actual earnings from YouTube Analytics — including revenue, views, and real RPM for the last 30 days.
What You Get
- Monthly, quarterly, yearly estimates — switch periods with one click
- 45+ niches — from Education ($12.50 RPM) to Kids content ($0.50 RPM)
- 10 audience regions — adjust for USA, Europe, Asia, and more
- 9 display currencies — USD, KHR, THB, VND, EUR, GBP, JPY, KRW, INR
- Seasonal breakdown — see estimated earnings for each month
- View count scenarios — compare 1K to 10M views per month
Real RPM Data by Niche (2026)
| Niche | Average RPM |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Education & Science | $12.50 |
| 💼 Business & Finance | $8.00 – $9.00 |
| 🚗 Transport / Autos | $6.50 |
| 💻 Tech / Software | $5.50 |
| 🎭 Entertainment | $2.60 |
| 🎮 Gaming | $2.10 |
| 👶 Kids & Cartoons | $0.50 |
Source: AIR Media-Tech — 300+ channels analyzed, May 2025 to May 2026. Average across all niches: $2.30 RPM.
Why Use Real RPM Instead of CPM
Most online calculators use CPM (what advertisers pay). But RPM is what you actually earn — after YouTube’s 45% cut, after ad blockers, and after actual ad fill rates. Using real RPM data gives a much more accurate estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the estimate?
Estimate mode is roughly 70-80% accurate for order-of-magnitude planning. Real data mode (when you connect your channel) is 95-100% accurate because it pulls directly from your YouTube Analytics.
Is my Google account safe?
Yes. We use Google’s official OAuth 2.0 sign-in. We only request read-only access to your analytics. We never see your password, and we never store your data on our servers.
What if my channel isn’t monetized yet?
Real data mode requires a monetized YouTube Partner channel. If you’re not monetized yet, use the estimate mode with your niche and target views.
Why does my real RPM differ from the estimate?
Real RPM reflects your specific audience, content length, ad placements, and seasonality. The estimate uses average industry data — your channel may perform above or below it.
Do I need to pay to use this?
No. Both estimate mode and real data mode are available at no cost.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts?
Shorts have different RPM rates (typically 3-5× lower than long-form video). Use the estimate mode and pick a lower RPM value, or check your Shorts revenue separately in YouTube Studio.
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Last updated: 2026. RPM data from AIR Media-Tech research. This calculator provides estimates — actual earnings vary.