How much does Issues make on YouTube?
Issues · by Julia Michaels - 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
|
830,926
830.93K
|
$664.74 | |
|
January 2026
|
888,492
888.49K
|
$710.79 | |
|
February 2026
|
956,995
957.00K
|
$765.60 | |
|
March 2026
|
938,532
938.53K
|
$750.83 | |
|
April 2026
|
745,572
745.57K
|
$596.46 | |
|
May 2026
|
770,177
770.18K
|
$616.14 | |
|
June 2026
|
766,797
766.80K
|
$613.44 | |
|
July 2026
|
866,915
866.91K
|
$693.53 | |
|
August 2026
|
867,656
867.66K
|
$694.12 | |
|
September 2026
|
867,241
867.24K
|
$693.79 | |
|
October 2026
|
137,594
137.59K
|
$110.08 | |
| Total | 8,636,897 | $6,909.52 |
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.