🇺🇸 Freelance & Creators · United States
YouTube Shorts ad revenue Fee Calculator (2026)
YouTube revenue share in the US work out to about 55% on $100 in revenue, which is $55.00 in fees, leaving you $45.00. 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
$45.00
Fee breakdown
- YouTube revenue share−$55.00
How YouTube revenue share work for Shorts ad revenue in the US
YouTube (ad revenue, memberships and super chat for youtube partners) charges the following for shorts ad revenue:
| Fee | How it’s charged |
|---|---|
| YouTube revenue share | 55% of the sale price |
YouTube fees at common amounts
Pre-calculated with the default settings for Shorts ad revenue.
| Gross revenue | Fees | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $5.50 | $4.50 | 55% |
| $25 | $13.75 | $11.25 | 55% |
| $50 | $27.50 | $22.50 | 55% |
| $100 | $55.00 | $45.00 | 55% |
| $250 | $137.50 | $112.50 | 55% |
| $500 | $275.00 | $225.00 | 55% |
| $1,000 | $550.00 | $450.00 | 55% |
| $5,000 | $2,750 | $2,250 | 55% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does YouTube take from $100 in revenue?
YouTube takes $55.00 from $100 in revenue in the US, an effective rate of 55%. You receive $45.00.
What are YouTube's fees in the US?
YouTube revenue share: 55% of the sale price.
How much should I charge to receive $100 after YouTube fees?
Charge $222.22. After YouTube's revenue share of $122.22, you will receive $100.
How do I calculate YouTube fees?
Add up each fee that applies: 55% 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