How much do YouTube Shorts pay per 1,000 views?
Short answer
YouTube Shorts pay $0.02–$0.30 per 1,000 views from the ad pool, with $0.04–$0.10 being typical. That's 10–100× less than long-form RPM in the same niche.
Shorts revenue isn't per-view from your ads — it's pooled. YouTube collects all Shorts ad revenue globally, takes its cut, then distributes the remainder proportional to your share of monetized Shorts views.
Average pooled RPM lands $0.04–$0.06 globally. US-heavy creators in finance/tech can reach $0.15–$0.40. Tier-3 international creators often see $0.01–$0.03.
| Segment | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global average pooled RPM | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.10 |
| Gaming / entertainment Shorts | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.12 |
| Finance / B2B Shorts | $0.08 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Tier-3 international Shorts | $0.005 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
Caveats
- Shorts RPM is recalculated monthly based on the global pool — same video can earn different RPMs month to month.
- Shorts views from outside YPP countries don't count toward your share.