How much does South China Morning Post make on YouTube?
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Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$5.00/1,000 views for this channel), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10โ30ร 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
|
1,421
1.42K
|
$7.10 | |
|
January 2026
|
5,094
5.09K
|
$25.47 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,520
3.52K
|
$17.60 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,106
3.11K
|
$15.53 | |
|
April 2026
|
9,747
9.75K
|
$48.73 | |
|
May 2026
|
11,772
11.77K
|
$58.86 | |
|
June 2026
|
7,328
7.33K
|
$36.64 | |
|
July 2026
|
5,938
5.94K
|
$29.69 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,959
4.96K
|
$24.79 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,828
1.83K
|
$9.14 | |
| Total | 54,713 | $273.56 |
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: ~$1.50โ$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7โ$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.