How Much Does YouTube Pay for 10,000 Views?
Enter your views and RPM to estimate earnings, and compare niches in the table below.
10,000 views by niche (long-form)
These are long-form figures using estimated RPM ranges. The same view count can pay several times more in one niche than in another.
| Niche | RPM (USD) | Earnings per 10,000 views |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & business | $6–$20 | $60 – $200 |
| Tech & reviews | $3–$10 | $30 – $100 |
| Education | $3–$10 | $30 – $100 |
| News & politics | $2–$6 | $20 – $60 |
| Vlog & lifestyle | $1.5–$5 | $15 – $50 |
| Food & cooking | $1.5–$4 | $15 – $40 |
| Gaming | $1–$4 | $10 – $40 |
| Music & entertainment | $1–$3 | $10 – $30 |
| Kids | $0.5–$2 | $5.00 – $20 |
Long-form vs. Shorts
For Shorts, 10,000 views at an RPM of $0.02 to $0.07 pays about $0.20 – $0.70. Shorts pay much less because their revenue is a pooled share of ads shown between Shorts, split by view share. See Shorts income for more.
Earnings at larger view counts (long-form RPM $3–$10)
| Views | Estimated earnings |
|---|---|
| 10K | $30 – $100 |
| 100K | $300 – $1,000 |
| 1M | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| 10M | $30,000 – $100,000 |
Things to keep in mind
- You only earn on views after you are monetized. Earlier views are not paid retroactively.
- Not every view carries an ad, so real earnings depend on how many views are monetized.
- All figures are pre-tax estimates.
To check requirements, see YouTube Partner Program requirements, and for niche ranges see average YouTube RPM.
FAQ
How much does YouTube pay for 10,000 views?
At a long-form RPM of $3 to $10, about $30 to $100. Depending on niche it ranges from about $5 to $200.
How much do 10,000 Shorts views pay?
At a Shorts RPM of $0.02 to $0.07, roughly $0.20 to $0.70. Shorts pay much less per view than long-form.
Do views before monetization earn money?
No. Earnings only apply to views after you are accepted into the YouTube Partner Program.
Related guides
For monetization eligibility and combined long-form and Shorts earnings, use the YouTube Monetization Calculator.