YouTube (Content ID) pays $4.21 per 1,000 free streams (Dec 2025).
—RPM
$4.21RPM
Free rates are +115.9% year-over-year, ranking 11 of 47 countries. The North America regional average is $4.68 per 1,000 streams. 0% of streams are paid, which is +0% vs the global average. Short-term momentum is rising while the 12-month trend is falling.
Regional average: $4.68
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14 streaming platforms operate in United States.
| Service | Paid RPM | Free RPM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peloton | $45.03 | — | -2.9% |
| Gabb Music | $24.71 | — | -16.2% |
| YouTube (Music & Art Tracks) | $10.26 | $2.50 | +168.6% |
| TIDAL | $10.02 | — | +12.3% |
| Amazon Music | $9.05 | $3.00 | -7.6% |
| Apple Music | $6.20 | — | +2.4% |
| MediaNet | $5.53 | — | +52.7% |
| Spotify | $4.45 | $3.50 | +1.8% |
| YouTube (Content ID)Viewing | — | $4.21 | — |
| Pandora | $3.70 | $2.60 | -0.7% |
| Deezer | $2.90 | — | -32.5% |
| Soundtrack Your Brand | $1.00 | — | -83.9% |
| Meta | — | $0.07 | — |
| TikTok | — | $0.02 | — |
The North America average is $4.68 per 1,000 free streams across 3 countries. United States is 10% below the regional average. Rates are +115.9% year-over-year. Peers in this region range from $1.40 to $8.42 per 1,000 streams.
Region: North America
RPM peaked at $14.42 in Jan 2024 and currently sits at $6.35. The 12-month rolling average is $5.25.
United States ranks #11 of 47 for free streams. The 12-month rolling average is $5.25. Volatility is 51% relative to the mean.
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Free: $0.004213 per stream.
Free RPM is +115.9% year-over-year and currently Rising.
Free RPM in United States is $4.21, vs a regional average of $4.68.
Paid share is 0%, free share is 100%. Paid share is +0% vs the global average.
Latest statement period is December 2025. Time series coverage shown on this page spans Jan 2024 – Dec 2025.
Confidence is Medium confidence. Momentum is Rising (MoM -23.7%, QoQ +1,756.5%) while the 12-month trend is Falling.
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Source Streaming royalties RPM dataset (first-party)·Data license·Benchmarks computed from first-party distribution statements, shown in USD.
