How much does Dan + Shay make on YouTube?
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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 10โ30ร 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
|
1,862,557
1.86M
|
$1,490.05 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,195,303
2.20M
|
$1,756.24 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,687,809
2.69M
|
$2,150.25 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,383,280
2.38M
|
$1,906.62 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,374,153
3.37M
|
$2,699.32 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,974,842
2.97M
|
$2,379.87 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,814,724
2.81M
|
$2,251.78 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,910,097
2.91M
|
$2,328.08 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,754,942
2.75M
|
$2,203.95 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,703,010
2.70M
|
$2,162.41 | |
|
October 2026
|
181,461
181.46K
|
$145.17 | |
| Total | 26,842,178 | $21,473.74 |
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: ~$1.50โ$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7โ$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.