How much does The Middle 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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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
|
2,271,972
2.27M
|
$1,817.58 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,526,652
2.53M
|
$2,021.32 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,207,885
2.21M
|
$1,766.31 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,875,922
1.88M
|
$1,500.74 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,827,142
1.83M
|
$1,461.71 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,712,533
1.71M
|
$1,370.03 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,801,800
1.80M
|
$1,441.44 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,846,802
1.85M
|
$1,477.44 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,763,244
1.76M
|
$1,410.60 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,756,446
1.76M
|
$1,405.16 | |
|
October 2026
|
1,610,341
1.61M
|
$1,288.27 | |
| Total | 21,200,739 | $16,960.59 |
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.