{"id":14417,"date":"2023-07-09T09:28:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=14417"},"modified":"2024-04-10T07:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:26:57","slug":"youtube-money-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/youtube-money-calculator","title":{"rendered":"10 Best YouTube Money Calculators for Estimating Your Income"},"content":{"rendered":"

Curious about how much money you could be earning as a YouTube creator? There\u2019s a quick way to find out: use a YouTube money calculator.<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube money calculators are free to access, simple to use, and often only take a few seconds to generate an approximate dollar amount. Whether you already have a channel or are about to start one, this tool can give you a general idea of the amount of money you can expect to make on the platform, providing you meet certain engagement thresholds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll explain what those thresholds are, as well as the factors that influence your YouTube income. Then we\u2019ll share the 10 best YouTube money calculators, followed by helpful tips for boosting your earnings for your channel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get to it!<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Best YouTube Money Calculators<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the 10 best (and free to use) YouTube money calculators on the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. The Influencer Marketing Hub<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Influencer<\/p>\n

The Influencer Marketing Hub\u2019s YouTube calculator prompts you to use sliders to indicate your daily video views and your average engagement rate. It then uses an average CPM of $7.60 to automatically calculate your ad revenue earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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2. Social Blade<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Social<\/p>\n

Social Blade gives you the option of inputting your YouTube username before having you enter your daily video views and the CPM you typically make (or think you\u2019ll make) manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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3. Nox Influencer<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Nox<\/p>\n

Using Nox Influencer, you can paste your channel URL onto their YouTube money calculator webpage and have the calculator \u201cread\u201d the number of your subscribers. After that step, the calculator will put out an estimated YouTube monthly partner earnings, as well as an estimated sponsorship price for each video.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also enter your daily views and CPM manually to see estimated daily, monthly, and yearly earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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4. Sellfy<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Sellfy\"<\/p>\n

Sellfy calculates your potential YouTube income using the number of monthly views on your channel and the estimated CPM that advertisers pay to run ads on your videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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5. HypeAuditor<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"HypeAuditor\"<\/p>\n

HypeAuditor asks for the number of subscribers to your channel, your average daily video views, and your engagement rate. They also ask you some questions about the brand that could potentially pay to sponsor your content. From there, it will calculate an earnings estimate, which will help you gain a good idea of what you should charge for sponsored content.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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6. Promo.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Promo\"<\/p>\n

To use the YouTube money calculator on Promo.com, just enter your daily video views, your estimated minimum CPM, and your estimated maximum CPM. The results will show you ranges for your estimated daily, monthly, and yearly earnings based on the numbers you input.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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7.<\/strong> Omni Calculator<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Omni<\/p>\n

Omni Calculator requires you to input the revenue you earn per thousand impressions on an ad, plus the number of video views you receive. You can change the unit of time on the views to per second, minute, hour, day, week, month, or year. The calculator will then output your estimated net and gross revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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8. Plerdy.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Plerdy\"<\/p>\n

Plerdy\u2019s YouTube money calculator is straightforward. You only need to enter your daily views and CPM for it to estimate your daily, monthly, and yearly YouTube earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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9. Seekmetrics<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Seekmetrics\"<\/p>\n

Use the sliders on Seekmetris\u2019 YouTube money calculator to input the minimum and maximum CPM, plus your daily video views. From the results, you\u2019ll learn the ranges of earnings you can expect to make per day, month, and year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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10. Aux Mode<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Aux<\/p>\n

Aux Mode is the simplest YouTube money calculator on our list. All you need to do is enter your total video views on a single video or your channel, and the calculator will estimate your earnings based on $4.00 CPM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

How YouTube Money Calculators Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First of all, it\u2019s important to note that YouTube money calculators only account for your potential earnings from ad revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creators earn ad revenue when companies pay YouTube to run advertisements on the platform. YouTube gives creators a <\/span>55% <\/span><\/a>cut of the money they receive from those companies, typically per 1000 ad impressions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you use a YouTube calculator, you must first input the average number of views that your videos generate on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, you must input your average engagement rate<\/a>. That\u2019s the percentage of all the people who visit your channel who actually interact with your content via a view, like, comment, or share.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, instead of or in addition to your engagement rate, the calculator may ask you to input the estimated cost per mile (CPM) that advertisers are paying to place ads on your videos. \u201cMille\u201d means \u201cone thousand,\u201d and CPM refers to the cost per thousand impressions. Many companies only pay YouTube for every thousand impressions that their ad receives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using two or more of the above factors, YouTube money calculators generate a round figure that tells you how much you can earn on the platform per day, month, or year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The resulting dollar amount is just a rough estimate, of course, and it doesn\u2019t take other streams of YouTube revenue like fan funding and YouTube Premium into account (don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll cover those ways to earn later).<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, CPM also differs based on several different factors, including the content category for the video, the level of competition in the market, the quality of your viewers, and more. With that in mind, there\u2019s no one specific CPM that applies to all YouTube creators.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, YouTube money calculators can still be useful. They reveal, approximately, what you can expect to earn or should charge ad sponsors, as well as what thresholds of views, CPMs, or engagement rates you would need to meet to reach your financial goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors That Influence Your YouTube Income<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below are four factors that influence how high or low your YouTube income will be.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Number of Views<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Earning ad revenue (as well as earning money from any other of YouTube\u2019s monetization modules) is mostly dependent on views.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When people watch your video, they also watch advertisements. Companies and brands pay to place their ads on high-performing videos in the hopes of converting new customers. They may also reach out to creators individually and offer to directly sponsor a specific video. The more views the ad or sponsorship gets, the more money you make.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s extremely important that your content gains a lot of views<\/a>. It\u2019s the top factor that impacts both your eligibility to earn ad revenue, as well as the amount of money you make as a YouTube creator.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Number of Subscribers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Subscribers are like a built-in source of income for your channel. The more subscribers you have<\/a>, the more potential you have to earn money from ad revenue, fan funding, and YouTube Premium, as well as from brands who want to sponsor your videos because of your large following.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Cost Per Mille (CPM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we explained earlier, CPM is the amount of money that advertisers pay YouTube per one thousand ad impressions. The cost varies depending on the content niche, the level of competition in the niche\u2019s marketplace, the popularity of the YouTuber and their global location, the complexity of the ad itself, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, the higher the CPM, the higher the payout for the YouTuber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Engagement Rate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, the engagement rate is important, as well. A high engagement rate means that your content is bringing in a lot of interactions, which translate to a lot of ad revenue-generating views and clicks, merchandise purchases, and other actions that help you earn money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simultaneously, a low engagement rate could translate to a lower payout on all your earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube Earning Eligibility: How To Start Earning if You\u2019re Eligible<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To start earning money on YouTube, you must first become eligible for monetization through the YouTube Partner Program (learn about YouTube\u2019s latest monetization requirements <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re eligible and YouTube has approved your YPP application, here\u2019s how you can start earning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #1: <\/b>Log into your YouTube Studio account at studio.youtube.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tap<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #2: <\/b>Select Earn from the left-hand menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Step #3: <\/b>On each monetization module that you\u2019re eligible for, click <\/span>Get Started<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Each<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Pros and Cons of YouTube Ad Revenue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ad revenue is the most popular way to earn money on YouTube. But this method comes with a few potential pitfalls, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn about those, read the pros and cons of YouTube ad revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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You receive 55% of the ad revenue that YouTube brings in through ads on your content<\/div>
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You don\u2019t have to calculate what you\u2019re owed from ad revenue; YouTube takes care of that automatically<\/div>
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CPM rates can be high, depending on your content niche and other factors<\/div>
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Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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You must get consistently high numbers of content views to make significant money from ad revenue<\/div>
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CPM rates can be low, depending on your content niche and other factors<\/div>
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How Much Can You Earn in Different Content Categories?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To help you get an idea of how much you can earn as a YouTube creator, here are the typical low and high CPMs for some of the platform\u2019s most <\/span>highly competitive (and thus highest earning) content niches<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Email Marketing: $14.55-$50.00 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Insurance: $15.63-$49.52 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Sell House: $10.87-$47.31 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. E-commerce: $7.26-$17.99 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Lawyer: $5.74-$24.43 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Cryptocurrency: $2.26-$11.94 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Drop shipping: $2.50-$11.82 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Auto Repair: $3.00-$8.87 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Personal Finance: $2.26-$6.97 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Business Services: $1.95-$6.40 CPM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    High Earning YouTubers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    YouTubers who, through the quality and desirability of their unique brand of content, grow a large following and generate lots of engagement can make quite a huge paycheck. Here\u2019s what the top 10 highest-earning YouTubers made in 2021, according to <\/span>Forbes<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Mr. Beast: $54 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Jake Paul: $45 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Markiplier: $38 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Rhett and Link: $30 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Unspeakable: $28.5 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Nastya: $28 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Ryan Kaji: $27 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Dude Perfect: $20 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    9. Logan Paul: $18 million<\/span><\/li>\n
    10. Preston Arsement: $16 million<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tips To Boost Your YouTube Earnings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      While it would take you quite some time to reach the high earnings of creators like Mr. Beast or Jake Paul, everyone has to start somewhere. You can take measures to boost your YouTube payday today by following these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

      1. Create and Publish Consistent, High-Quality YouTube Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Your starting point for making money on YouTube should always go back to creating high-quality YouTube content. Moreover, you should be consistent with publishing your videos on a regular, frequent basis. This way, you\u2019ll always have fresh content in the pipeline to generate more engagement that can earn you the big bucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      2. Promote Your Videos on Other Social Media Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Do you have followings on other social media accounts, like Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook? If so, promote your YouTube content there like there\u2019s no tomorrow! This strategy will give you access to more people on the internet who might enjoy and engage with your videos.<\/span><\/p>\n

      3. Diversify Your Monetization Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Finally, don\u2019t be afraid to try out multiple monetization methods. Remember that ad revenue is not your only recourse to earn money. You can also start a channel membership, sell products, and collaborate with brands and businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Use every monetization resource you have at your disposal, discard what doesn\u2019t work, and pour your energy into what does. Eventually, you\u2019ll find a combination that gets you closer to your earnings goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

      How Much Will YouTube Pay for 1000 Views?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      According to <\/span>HubSpot<\/span><\/a>, YouTube pays around $0.38 for 1000 views in the US, but CPMs vary hugely from niche to niche and YouTuber to YouTuber.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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      Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      In case you\u2019re considering a career as a YouTuber or are already in the middle of one, you can use a YouTube money calculator to see how much you can earn and what it will take to meet your earnings objectives for your channel. Use the calculators we mentioned and the tips we offered to help kickstart your earnings and make your YouTube career a lucrative one.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Learn how to calculate your YouTube income using these 10 best YouTube money calculators. Plus discover the different ways to earn money, their pros and cons, which content categories earn the most money, and more!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":14770,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-youtube"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"John","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14417"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35056,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14417\/revisions\/35056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}