How much does HowToBasic make on YouTube?
HowToBasic · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$6.00/1,000 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
|
42,608
42.61K
|
$255.65 | |
|
January 2026
|
139,966
139.97K
|
$839.80 | |
|
February 2026
|
160,167
160.17K
|
$961.00 | |
|
March 2026
|
134,123
134.12K
|
$804.74 | |
|
April 2026
|
167,309
167.31K
|
$1,003.85 | |
|
May 2026
|
123,901
123.90K
|
$743.41 | |
|
June 2026
|
136,563
136.56K
|
$819.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
113,996
114.00K
|
$683.98 | |
|
August 2026
|
119,687
119.69K
|
$718.12 | |
|
September 2026
|
77,515
77.52K
|
$465.09 | |
| Total | 1,215,835 | $7,295.01 |
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.