How much does Thundercat make on YouTube?
Thundercat · 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
|
33,937
33.94K
|
$27.15 | |
|
January 2026
|
119,965
119.97K
|
$95.97 | |
|
February 2026
|
287,549
287.55K
|
$230.04 | |
|
March 2026
|
276,748
276.75K
|
$221.40 | |
|
April 2026
|
294,128
294.13K
|
$235.30 | |
|
May 2026
|
270,448
270.45K
|
$216.36 | |
|
June 2026
|
235,121
235.12K
|
$188.10 | |
|
July 2026
|
217,860
217.86K
|
$174.29 | |
|
August 2026
|
268,647
268.65K
|
$214.92 | |
|
September 2026
|
271,284
271.28K
|
$217.03 | |
|
October 2026
|
84,508
84.51K
|
$67.61 | |
| Total | 2,360,195 | $1,888.16 |
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.