How much does MTV make on YouTube?
MTV · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.47/1,000 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.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
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
|
490,192
490.19K
|
$735.29 | |
|
January 2026
|
655,943
655.94K
|
$983.91 | |
|
February 2026
|
674,894
674.89K
|
$992.73 | |
|
March 2026
|
706,309
706.31K
|
$1,020.79 | |
|
April 2026
|
663,156
663.16K
|
$966.21 | |
|
May 2026
|
723,585
723.59K
|
$1,050.01 | |
|
June 2026
|
764,810
764.81K
|
$1,113.02 | |
|
July 2026
|
859,356
859.36K
|
$1,255.05 | |
|
August 2026
|
890,465
890.47K
|
$1,306.84 | |
|
September 2026
|
994,551
994.55K
|
$1,458.01 | |
|
October 2026
|
266,190
266.19K
|
$391.98 | |
| Total | 7,689,451 | $11,273.85 |
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.