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YouTube CPM by Niche (2026)

CPM varies dramatically by content category. Finance channels earn 5-10x more per view than entertainment channels.

NicheCPM RangeEst. Monthly (10K/day)
Finance / Investing$10 – $30$2,970
Business / Marketing$8 – $25$2,475
Tech / Software$4 – $12$1,320
Health / Fitness$4 – $12$1,155
How-To / DIY$3 – $10$990
Beauty / Fashion$3 – $10$990
Education$3 – $8$825
Travel$3 – $8$825
Food / Cooking$2 – $7$660
Gaming$2 – $6$660
General / Entertainment$2 – $5$578
Music$1 – $4$330

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube pays creators through AdSense based on CPM (cost per mille). Average CPM ranges from $2-$5 for entertainment to $10-$30 for finance content. However, only about 55% of views are monetized, so your actual RPM (revenue per 1,000 views) is lower than the CPM.
How much money can you make with 1 million YouTube views?
With 1 million views per day at an average CPM of $3.50 (entertainment niche), you would earn approximately $57,750 per month. Finance channels with higher CPMs ($18 average) could earn $297,000 per month from the same views.
What is a good CPM on YouTube?
A good CPM depends on your niche. Entertainment averages $2-$5, tech averages $4-$12, and finance averages $10-$30. CPMs also vary by country — US viewers generate higher CPMs than viewers from developing countries.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM on YouTube?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its 45% cut and accounting for non-monetized views. RPM is always lower than CPM.

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