How much does Safari make on YouTube?
Safari · by J Balvin - 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
|
3,040,649
3.04M
|
$2,432.52 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,241,799
3.24M
|
$2,593.44 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,341,345
3.34M
|
$2,673.08 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,102,600
3.10M
|
$2,482.08 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,948,787
2.95M
|
$2,359.03 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,982,471
2.98M
|
$2,385.98 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,369,956
3.37M
|
$2,695.96 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,076,396
3.08M
|
$2,461.12 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,071,202
3.07M
|
$2,456.96 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,155,790
3.16M
|
$2,524.63 | |
| Total | 31,330,995 | $25,064.80 |
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.