How do YouTubers earn money through YouTube Premium subscribers?

YouTubers don't directly get a cut of a YouTube Premium subscriber's fee. Instead, YouTube creates a pool of revenue from those subscriptions and distributes it to creators based on how much Premium members watch their content. 

Think of it like this: the more a Premium member watches your videos, the bigger your slice of the pie from that pool of subscription money. This system is different from ad revenue, where viewers have to watch ads for the creator to earn money.

Here's a quick breakdown:

* **YouTube Premium**: Subscription service that removes ads and offers other perks.
* **Pool of Revenue**: Money collected from YouTube Premium subscriptions.
* **Watch Time**: The amount of time Premium members spend watching your videos.
* **More Watch Time = More Money**: The more they watch, the bigger your share of the revenue pool.

This is a secondary way for creators to make money on YouTube, on top of the money they earn from ads.