YouTube RPM: Gaming (2026)
Gaming ranks 7 of 8 categories by RPM. Below: estimated earnings for 1,000, 100,000 and 1 million views by audience country.
| Audience country | RPM | 100K views | 1M views |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | $0.1–$0.6 | $10–$60 | $100–$600 |
| United States | $0.5–$4 | $50–$400 | $500–$4,000 |
| Other countries | $0.17–$1.4 | $17–$140 | $170–$1,400 |
Source: Earnoscope tahmini, MilX — YouTube CPM & RPM 2026 · 2026-09-23. Figures are estimates.
Compared with other categories
Finance and investing$12.5
Business and marketing$10
Technology$8
Education and how-to$5.5
Fitness and health$4.5
Fashion and beauty$3.8
Gaming$2.3
Entertainment and vlogs$2.3
Midpoint RPM for a United States audience.
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