How Much Does YouTube Premium Cost?
Last verified: July 17, 2026
Current sourced pricing for YouTube Premium runs from $8.99/month to $26.99/month.
Freshness & source trust
- Freshness
- Verified July 17, 2026
- Source domains
- youtube.com
- Coverage scope
- United States
- Fact sources checked
- 1 source page
Official sources
At a Glance
- Recorded monthly range
- $8.99/month to $26.99/month
- Cheapest recorded plan
- Student at $8.99/month
- Highest recorded plan
- Family at $26.99/month
- Last verified
- 2026-07-17
Plans & Pricing
Individual
$15.99/month
- • One person who wants ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music Premium
Family
$26.99/month
- • Up to 6 people (13+) in the same household
Student
$8.99/month
- • Verified higher-education students
Premium Lite
$8.99/month
- • Viewers who mainly want fewer ads (feature set is narrower than full Premium)
Which Plan Fits Best?
Individual
$15.99/month
Best for members who want Individual.
- • One person who wants ad-free YouTube + YouTube Music Premium
Family
$26.99/month
Best for members who want Family.
- • Up to 6 people (13+) in the same household
Student
$8.99/month
Best for members who want Student.
- • Verified higher-education students
Premium Lite
$8.99/month
Best for members who want Premium Lite.
- • Viewers who mainly want fewer ads (feature set is narrower than full Premium)
What to Watch Out For
- •Displayed prices may exclude tax; confirm the final checkout total for your account.
- •Pricing through third-party billing partners (Apple, Google, cable) can differ from direct billing.
- •Prices and promotions change; verify the amount shown for your YouTube Premium account before subscribing.
- •The jump from Student to Family is $8.99/month vs $26.99/month before extra fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does YouTube Premium offer?
Individual at $15.99/month, Family at $26.99/month, Student at $8.99/month, Premium Lite at $8.99/month
Are there extra fees for YouTube Premium?
No additional fee facts are recorded yet for YouTube Premium.
Which YouTube Premium plan is the cheapest?
Student is the cheapest recorded plan in this service record at $8.99/month.
Does YouTube Premium pricing vary by location?
This record does not currently include a club-level location pricing note for YouTube Premium.