With the average YouTube pay rate hovering between $0.01 and $0.03 for an ad view, a YouTuber can make around $18 per 1,000 ad views, which comes out to $3 to $5 per 1,000 video views. Forbes also estimates that for top talent, a YouTuber can make about $5 for every 1,000 video views.

How many views do you need to get paid on YouTube?

Every time someone sees an ad on your videos, it counts toward your account. At 10,000 views, the potential to get paid truly begins.

Does YouTube really pay to watch videos?

How many views on YouTube does it take to make money? You don't get paid per video view. Rather, you're paid for the times when someone watches or clicks on an ad shown on your video. Influencer Marketing Hub says that while payment varies, the average YouTube channel can expect to make about $18 per 1,000 ad views.