How much does High make on YouTube?
High · by The Chainsmokers - 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.
Peak Performance
Projections
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
|
180,850
180.85K
|
$144.68 | |
|
January 2026
|
204,803
204.80K
|
$163.84 | |
|
February 2026
|
235,295
235.29K
|
$188.24 | |
|
March 2026
|
244,380
244.38K
|
$195.50 | |
|
April 2026
|
266,136
266.14K
|
$212.91 | |
|
May 2026
|
235,271
235.27K
|
$188.22 | |
|
June 2026
|
226,187
226.19K
|
$180.95 | |
|
July 2026
|
222,376
222.38K
|
$177.90 | |
|
August 2026
|
259,287
259.29K
|
$207.43 | |
|
September 2026
|
89,620
89.62K
|
$71.70 | |
| Total | 2,164,205 | $1,731.36 |
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.