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Creator Earnings Calculator

Model a payout scenario from your own views, RPM and sponsorship assumptions, with every key input visible and editable.

$4

Use the RPM shown in your own YouTube Analytics when available.

estimated earnings · per month

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range $0 — $0

Based on an RPM of $4 per 1,000 monetized views.

Scenario only — the calculator multiplies the figures you provide. It does not predict an offer or payout.

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A transparent scenario calculator

This creator earnings calculator does not infer a market rate or promise a payout. It shows what a set of assumptions produces, so you can replace every example rate with figures from your own analytics, past deals or negotiation target.

How each platform pays

  • YouTube — ad revenue scales with views × RPM. Niche is the biggest factor.
  • TikTok — creator programs pay per 1,000 qualified views on longer videos.
  • Instagram — income is mostly brand deals, priced per sponsored post and boosted by engagement.

The formulas

PlatformMiddle estimateDisplayed range
YouTubeviews ÷ 1,000 × RPM60–140% of result
TikTokqualified views ÷ 1,000 × assumed rate70–130% of result
Instagramfollowers ÷ 1,000 × base rate × engagement factor60–160% of result

Treat it as a starting point

Use the range to compare scenarios, not as evidence of what a platform or sponsor will pay. Track the figures you actually receive, update the assumptions, and measure audience response with the engagement rate calculator — engagement, not follower count, is what brands pay for.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate are these estimates?+

They are scenarios, not predictions. Each result follows the visible formula and the assumptions you enter. Compare the output with your own analytics and past deals before using it in a decision.

What is RPM and why does it matter so much?+

RPM is the revenue you earn per 1,000 views after the platform's share. It varies by audience, topic, geography and season, which is why this calculator asks you to supply it rather than assigning one to you.

Why is the Instagram number 'per post' and not monthly?+

The Instagram model represents one sponsored post, using the follower rate and engagement assumptions you enter. Multiply it only by the number of comparable deals you reasonably expect to complete.

Does this include brand deals and affiliate income?+

No. The YouTube and TikTok tabs model view-based payouts; the Instagram tab models one sponsored post. Products, affiliates, retainers, taxes and production costs are outside the calculation.