How YouTube Pays Creators in 2026
YouTube takes 45% of ad revenue. The remaining 55% is your AdSense payout. Niche, audience country, and content type (long vs Shorts) all dramatically affect RPM.
Want to Get Monetized Faster?
You need 1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours (long-form) or 10M Shorts views in 90 days. Read YouTube monetization requirements for the full breakdown, or buy YouTube subscribers to clear the threshold faster.