How much does Illumination make on YouTube?
Illumination · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.66/1,000 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
|
75,485
75.48K
|
$135.87 | |
|
January 2026
|
117,656
117.66K
|
$211.78 | |
|
February 2026
|
217,212
217.21K
|
$365.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
454,722
454.72K
|
$728.79 | |
|
April 2026
|
683,323
683.32K
|
$1,077.71 | |
|
May 2026
|
312,009
312.01K
|
$513.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
286,453
286.45K
|
$486.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
282,103
282.10K
|
$479.28 | |
|
August 2026
|
306,032
306.03K
|
$523.96 | |
|
September 2026
|
135,252
135.25K
|
$233.77 | |
| Total | 2,870,247 | $4,756.49 |
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.