How much does Kenshi Yonezu 米津玄師 make on YouTube?
Kenshi Yonezu 米津玄師 · 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
|
41,547,515
41.55M
|
$33,238.01 | |
|
January 2026
|
49,065,232
49.07M
|
$39,252.19 | |
|
February 2026
|
57,765,856
57.77M
|
$46,212.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
43,919,590
43.92M
|
$35,135.67 | |
|
April 2026
|
41,751,509
41.75M
|
$33,401.21 | |
|
May 2026
|
41,188,821
41.19M
|
$32,951.06 | |
|
June 2026
|
40,511,304
40.51M
|
$32,409.04 | |
|
July 2026
|
37,967,153
37.97M
|
$30,373.72 | |
|
August 2026
|
37,767,566
37.77M
|
$30,214.05 | |
|
September 2026
|
18,429,304
18.43M
|
$14,743.44 | |
| Total | 409,913,850 | $327,931.08 |
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.