How Does YouTube Monetization Work: Payment Per View or Total Views?

YouTube monetization primarily works through ads. You earn money based on how many ads are shown during your video. If someone watches your video and ads play, you'll receive a portion of the revenue generated from those ads. The payout per ad can vary, depending on factors like the ad's type and the advertiser's budget.

It's important to note that if a viewer uses an ad blocker, you won't earn money from that view, even if they watch your video. This can significantly impact your overall revenue, especially if a large portion of your audience uses ad blockers.

The demographics of your audience also play a significant role in how much you earn. For example, ads targeted at viewers in countries with higher advertising budgets (like the U.S.) generally pay more than ads aimed at viewers in countries with lower budgets.

The amount you earn per view isn't a fixed rate. Instead, it fluctuates based on how many ads are played and their associated costs. Generally, some creators report earnings ranging from $0.01 to $0.03 per view, but this can vary widely.

YouTube pays you on a monthly basis, and your earnings are calculated based on the total views across all your videos where ads were shown. So yes, if you upload multiple videos, your total earnings will reflect the sum of all views that resulted in ad plays.