🇺🇸 Freelance & Creators · United States
YouTube Fee Calculator (2026)
YouTube revenue share in the US work out to about 30% on $100 in revenue, which is $30.00 in fees, leaving you $70.00. Enter your own numbers below to see the full breakdown, or switch to reverse mode to find the price that nets you a target amount.
You receive
$70.00
Fee breakdown
- YouTube revenue share−$30.00
How YouTube revenue share work in the US
YouTube (ad revenue, memberships and super chat for youtube partners) charges the following:
| Fee | How it’s charged |
|---|---|
| YouTube revenue share | 30% of the sale price |
YouTube fees at common amounts
Pre-calculated with the default settings.
| Gross revenue | Fees | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $3.00 | $7.00 | 30% |
| $25 | $7.50 | $17.50 | 30% |
| $50 | $15.00 | $35.00 | 30% |
| $100 | $30.00 | $70.00 | 30% |
| $250 | $75.00 | $175.00 | 30% |
| $500 | $150.00 | $350.00 | 30% |
| $1,000 | $300.00 | $700.00 | 30% |
| $5,000 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 30% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does YouTube take from $100 in revenue?
YouTube takes $30.00 from $100 in revenue in the US, an effective rate of 30%. You receive $70.00.
What are YouTube's fees in the US?
YouTube revenue share: 30% of the sale price.
How much should I charge to receive $100 after YouTube fees?
Charge $142.86. After YouTube's revenue share of $42.86, you will receive $100.
How do I calculate YouTube fees?
Add up each fee that applies: 30% of the sale price. Subtract the total from what the buyer pays to get your payout. The calculator above does this for you and shows each line.
Good to know
- Creators keep 70% of memberships and Supers after local sales tax; YouTube pays app store fees out of its own share.
- Shorts revenue is pooled and shared by views; creators keep 45% of their allocated share.
Rates checked against the official pricing page on September 26, 2026. Fees change often, so confirm on the official page before relying on them.
Sources: YouTube Partner Program overview