How much does A Thousand Miles make on YouTube?
A Thousand Miles · by Vanessa Carlton - Topic
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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Earnings Trend
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
|
1,822,591
1.82M
|
$1,458.07 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,993,559
1.99M
|
$1,594.85 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,030,317
2.03M
|
$1,624.25 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,001,653
2.00M
|
$1,601.32 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,972,599
1.97M
|
$1,578.08 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,266,928
2.27M
|
$1,813.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,163,481
2.16M
|
$1,730.78 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,756,142
2.76M
|
$2,204.91 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,757,556
2.76M
|
$2,206.04 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,677,766
2.68M
|
$2,142.21 | |
|
October 2026
|
474,857
474.86K
|
$379.89 | |
| Total | 22,917,449 | $18,333.96 |
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.