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Estimate YouTube Shorts earnings based on views and Shorts RPM.

1,000,000 Views

$0.05

Estimated Shorts Revenue

$50


How Much Do YouTube Shorts Pay?

YouTube Shorts creators earn revenue through the YouTube Shorts revenue sharing program. Earnings vary depending on audience location, watch time, advertiser demand and RPM. Most creators earn significantly less per view on Shorts compared with traditional long-form videos.

Average Shorts RPM

Views Estimated Earnings
100,000 $5 - $20
500,000 $25 - $100
1,000,000 $50 - $200
5,000,000 $250 - $1,000
10,000,000 $500 - $2,000

Factors Affecting Shorts Revenue

Shorts vs Long-Form Videos

Long-form YouTube videos usually generate higher RPM because more advertising formats are available. Shorts can generate massive view counts, but the revenue per thousand views is generally lower than standard YouTube videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do YouTube Shorts pay per 1000 views?

Most creators earn between $0.01 and $0.20 per 1,000 Shorts views depending on RPM.

How much does 1 million Shorts views pay?

Many creators earn between $50 and $200 for one million Shorts views, although results vary.

Do Shorts pay less than regular YouTube videos?

Yes. Shorts RPM is typically much lower than long-form YouTube RPM.

Can Shorts grow a YouTube channel?

Yes. Many creators use Shorts to gain subscribers and increase visibility before monetizing through long-form content.


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