How much does labour 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.
Peak Performance
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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
|
159,183
159.18K
|
$127.35 | |
|
January 2026
|
149,923
149.92K
|
$119.94 | |
|
February 2026
|
132,200
132.20K
|
$105.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
119,926
119.93K
|
$95.94 | |
|
April 2026
|
119,171
119.17K
|
$95.34 | |
|
May 2026
|
110,944
110.94K
|
$88.76 | |
|
June 2026
|
95,698
95.70K
|
$76.56 | |
|
July 2026
|
98,627
98.63K
|
$78.90 | |
|
August 2026
|
82,383
82.38K
|
$65.91 | |
|
September 2026
|
84,923
84.92K
|
$67.94 | |
|
October 2026
|
31,995
32.00K
|
$25.60 | |
| Total | 1,184,973 | $947.98 |
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.