How much does PBS Documentaries make on YouTube?
PBS Documentaries · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$7.00/1,000 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
|
11,527
11.53K
|
$80.69 | |
|
January 2026
|
17,291
17.29K
|
$121.04 | |
|
February 2026
|
17,118
17.12K
|
$119.83 | |
|
March 2026
|
16,598
16.60K
|
$116.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
15,824
15.82K
|
$110.77 | |
|
May 2026
|
16,025
16.02K
|
$112.17 | |
|
June 2026
|
16,134
16.13K
|
$112.94 | |
|
July 2026
|
15,043
15.04K
|
$105.30 | |
|
August 2026
|
15,482
15.48K
|
$108.37 | |
|
September 2026
|
18,509
18.51K
|
$129.56 | |
|
October 2026
|
7,742
7.74K
|
$54.19 | |
| Total | 167,293 | $1,171.05 |
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.