How much does Royals 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
|
2,580,752
2.58M
|
$2,064.60 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,714,167
2.71M
|
$2,171.33 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,661,529
2.66M
|
$2,129.22 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,560,126
2.56M
|
$2,048.10 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,437,642
2.44M
|
$1,950.11 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,146,092
2.15M
|
$1,716.87 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,400,696
2.40M
|
$1,920.56 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,728,026
2.73M
|
$2,182.42 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,598,268
2.60M
|
$2,078.61 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,742,109
2.74M
|
$2,193.69 | |
| Total | 25,569,407 | $20,455.53 |
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.