YouTube Shorts Money Calculator
Find out how much YouTube Shorts pay per 1,000 views. Enter your Shorts views below for an instant monthly estimate.
TL;DR
- Shorts pay a much lower RPM than long-form video.
- Typical Shorts RPM is $0.05–$0.20 per 1,000 views before bonuses.
- High-value niches like finance and tech earn more, but still far below long-form.
- Shorts are best used to grow an audience that you funnel to long-form content and sponsorships.
How the calculation works
Shorts revenue is based on views in the Shorts feed, paid at a lower RPM than long-form. This calculator applies a niche- and region-adjusted Shorts RPM to your monthly views, then adds a bonus incentive on top.
Shorts RPM by niche
Shorts ad rates are lower overall, but high-value niches still lead the pack.
| Niche | Est. RPM |
|---|---|
| Finance | $0.06–$0.20 |
| Tech | $0.05–$0.18 |
| Education | $0.05–$0.16 |
| Beauty | $0.04–$0.12 |
| Fitness | $0.04–$0.12 |
| Entertainment | $0.03–$0.08 |
| Gaming | $0.03–$0.08 |
| Comedy | $0.03–$0.08 |
Shorts vs. long-form
Long-form videos earn 5–10× more per 1,000 views than Shorts because they have more ad slots and higher watch time. Many creators use Shorts as a discovery engine that drives viewers to their monetized long-form videos.
Realistic earnings examples
1M Shorts views/month
Ad revenue of $50–$200/month plus bonuses.
10M Shorts views/month, finance niche
Ad revenue of $600–$2,000/month plus bonuses.
Frequently asked questions
Is YouTube Shorts worth it for money?
Direct Shorts payouts are modest, but Shorts are excellent for rapid audience growth that you can convert to long-form and sponsor income.
How do Shorts bonuses work?
YouTube offers bonus incentives for Shorts engagement and milestones, paid on top of the standard ad share.
Methodology & sources
Shorts RPM figures are based on reported averages from creators and industry sources. YouTube does not publish exact Shorts payouts, so treat all figures as estimates. This tool is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.