How much does Associated Press make on YouTube?
Associated Press · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$4.43/1,000 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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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
2,587
2.59K
|
$11.66 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,358
3.36K
|
$14.68 | |
|
February 2026
|
417
417
|
$1.88 | |
|
March 2026
|
409
409
|
$1.80 | |
|
April 2026
|
373
373
|
$1.65 | |
|
May 2026
|
376
376
|
$1.67 | |
|
June 2026
|
256
256
|
$1.14 | |
|
July 2026
|
282
282
|
$1.24 | |
|
August 2026
|
318
318
|
$1.39 | |
|
September 2026
|
255
255
|
$1.12 | |
| Total | 8,631 | $38.22 |
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.