How much does $1 vs $100,000 Firework! make on YouTube?
$1 vs $100,000 Firework! · by MrBeast
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
|
2,319,990
2.32M
|
$3,479.98 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,681,296
4.68M
|
$7,021.94 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,089,612
1.09M
|
$1,634.42 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,063,232
2.06M
|
$3,094.85 | |
|
April 2026
|
977,062
977.06K
|
$1,465.59 | |
|
May 2026
|
627,300
627.30K
|
$940.95 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,660,980
1.66M
|
$2,491.47 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,246,687
2.25M
|
$3,370.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,038,099
1.04M
|
$1,557.15 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,017,370
1.02M
|
$1,526.06 | |
|
October 2026
|
1,443,949
1.44M
|
$2,165.92 | |
| Total | 19,165,577 | $28,748.37 |
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.