YouTube Faceless Channels

Median side income: $500-5,000/month (after 6-12 months). "Faceless" YouTube channels use stock footage, AI voiceovers, and screen recordings to create content without appearing on camera. Niches like finance explainers, true crime compilations, Reddit story narrations, and nature documentaries consistently monetize well. The YouTube Partner Program requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, achievable in 3-6 months with consistent uploads. CPMs (cost per thousand views) range from $2 (entertainment) to $25+ (finance, insurance). A channel with 100K monthly views in a high-CPM niche generates $1,500-2,500/month.