How much does Rude Boy make on YouTube?
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Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), 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.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,986,715
1.99M
|
$1,589.37 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,223,415
2.22M
|
$1,778.73 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,292,822
2.29M
|
$1,834.26 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,261,732
2.26M
|
$1,809.39 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,276,618
2.28M
|
$1,821.29 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,350,280
2.35M
|
$1,880.22 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,136,788
2.14M
|
$1,709.43 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,353,627
2.35M
|
$1,882.90 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,360,181
2.36M
|
$1,888.14 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,028,250
1.03M
|
$822.60 | |
| Total | 21,270,428 | $17,016.34 |
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.