How much does Al James make on YouTube?
Al James · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this channel), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
This estimates YouTube ad earnings only - not the channel or creator's total net worth, which also includes sponsorships, merch, touring, and other income.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,921,206
1.92M
|
$1,536.96 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,221,228
2.22M
|
$1,776.98 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,891,827
1.89M
|
$1,513.46 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,844,955
1.84M
|
$1,475.96 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,129,378
2.13M
|
$1,703.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,029,512
2.03M
|
$1,623.61 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,698,030
1.70M
|
$1,358.42 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,684,988
1.68M
|
$1,347.99 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,921,210
1.92M
|
$1,536.97 | |
|
September 2026
|
832,466
832.47K
|
$665.97 | |
| Total | 18,174,800 | $14,539.84 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.