Based on typical monetization rates, a YouTube channel with 5,000 subscribers will likely earn between $150 and $800 per month from YouTube AdSense revenue.

However, earnings are not based on subscriber count but on the total number of views, the viewer's location, and the topic's CPM (Cost Per Mille). Channels with a strong supplemental income can significantly exceed this range.

💰 YouTube Earnings Breakdown for 5K Subscribers
The subscriber count only determines if you've met the 1,000 subscriber requirement for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Your actual AdSense earnings are calculated using the RPM (Revenue Per Mille), which is the money earned per 1,000 views.

1. AdSense Revenue Estimate
Average RPM Range: $3.00 to $10.00 USD (Varies widely by niche)

Monthly Views Needed: To estimate a monthly income, you must project your views. A channel with 5K subscribers might reasonably receive 30,000 to 100,000 views per month from both new and old videos.

Monthly Views (Estimate)   Average RPM ($5.00)   Low-End RPM ($3.00)   High-End RPM ($10.00)
30,000 Views   $150   $90   $300
100,000 Views   $500   $300   $1,000

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Conclusion: For a 5K subscriber channel with average performance, monthly AdSense earnings usually fall between $150 and $500.

2. High vs. Low CPM Niches
The content niche is the biggest factor in ad revenue.

High CPM Niches (Higher Pay)   Low CPM Niches (Lower Pay)
Finance/Investing   Gaming
Technology/Software   Vlogging/Lifestyle
Real Estate   Comedy/Entertainment
Educational Content   Music/Kids' Content

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If your 5K subscriber channel is in the Finance niche, your RPM could be $15 or more, drastically increasing your monthly income compared to a Gaming channel's RPM of $2−$4.

🥳 The "Exciting News" - Supplemental Income
The true potential for a small channel is monetization beyond AdSense. The "exciting news" is that your 5K subscriber community is large enough to generate significant income from other sources:

Supplemental Income Stream   Description   Earning Potential
Affiliate Marketing   Linking to products you recommend (Amazon, etc.) and earning a commission on sales.   High. Can easily be $100 - $500+ per month depending on product cost and sales volume.
Channel Memberships   Offering exclusive perks (badges, custom emojis, behind-the-scenes) for a monthly fee.   Moderate. With a highly loyal 5K base, even 50 members at $5/month is $250/month.
Brand Sponsorships   A brand paying you to feature their product in a video.   Highest. Brands often pay based on views, starting around $300 - $1,000+ per dedicated video for this audience size.
Digital Products   Selling your own e-books, templates, or courses directly to your niche audience.   Unlimited. If you sell a $20 e-book, 25 sales is an extra $500.

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A 5K subscriber channel with successful affiliate marketing and a small, dedicated membership program could easily earn $800 to $1,500+ per month in total, far surpassing the income from AdSense alone.