How much does a-ha make on YouTube?
a-ha · 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
|
23,824,894
23.82M
|
$19,059.92 | |
|
January 2026
|
24,063,489
24.06M
|
$19,250.79 | |
|
February 2026
|
22,065,703
22.07M
|
$17,652.56 | |
|
March 2026
|
21,942,164
21.94M
|
$17,553.73 | |
|
April 2026
|
21,488,259
21.49M
|
$17,190.61 | |
|
May 2026
|
25,262,002
25.26M
|
$20,209.60 | |
|
June 2026
|
20,138,161
20.14M
|
$16,110.53 | |
|
July 2026
|
24,506,952
24.51M
|
$19,605.56 | |
|
August 2026
|
23,804,335
23.80M
|
$19,043.47 | |
|
September 2026
|
16,527,018
16.53M
|
$13,221.61 | |
| Total | 223,622,977 | $178,898.38 |
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.