How much does Breakeven 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
|
20,555
20.55K
|
$16.44 | |
|
January 2026
|
22,694
22.69K
|
$18.16 | |
|
February 2026
|
23,505
23.50K
|
$18.80 | |
|
March 2026
|
21,948
21.95K
|
$17.56 | |
|
April 2026
|
21,040
21.04K
|
$16.83 | |
|
May 2026
|
24,399
24.40K
|
$19.52 | |
|
June 2026
|
22,610
22.61K
|
$18.09 | |
|
July 2026
|
23,646
23.65K
|
$18.92 | |
|
August 2026
|
23,052
23.05K
|
$18.44 | |
|
September 2026
|
21,593
21.59K
|
$17.27 | |
|
October 2026
|
2,245
2.25K
|
$1.80 | |
| Total | 227,287 | $181.83 |
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.