In the USA, YouTubers earn significantly more than in India—often 10 to 20 times more for the same number of views. Advertisers in the US pay much higher rates because American viewers spend more money online.
Here is the breakdown for the US market in 2025–2026.
1. Ad Revenue (The Basics)
In the US, the RPM (Revenue Per 1,000 views) is much higher.
US Average: $5 – $15 per 1,000 views.
India Average: $0.50 – $2 per 1,000 views.
2. Estimated Earnings Table (USA)
Here is what a US creator typically earns from AdSense only (ads playing on long-form videos):
| Views on Video | Entertainment / Gaming / Vlogs | Finance / Tech / Business (High Paying) |
| 1,000 | $2 – $5 | $15 – $40 |
| 10,000 | $20 – $50 | $150 – $400 |
| 100,000 | $200 – $500 | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| 1 Million | $2,000 – $5,000 | $15,000 – $40,000 |
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Note: In the US, a single video with 1 million views in a high-paying niche can sometimes pay for a brand new car.
3. YouTube Shorts (USA)
Shorts generally pay low everywhere, but they are still better in the US.
Pay Rate: $0.01 – $0.06 per 1,000 views.
To make $1,000 : You usually need about 15 to 20 Million views.
4. Sponsorships (The “Big” Money)
Sponsorship rates in the US are massive. Brands pay a premium to reach American consumers.
Micro-Influencers (10k – 50k Subs): $500 – $2,000 per video.
Mid-Tier (50k – 500k Subs): $2,000 – $20,000 per video.
Top Tier (1M+ Subs): $20,000 – $100,000+ for a single brand integration.
Summary Comparison
1 Million views in India: Might buy you a high-end laptop (₹60k – ₹80k).
1 Million views in USA: Can often pay your rent for 3-6 months ($3,000 – $10,000+).
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