How much does Enter Sandman 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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
5,161,531
5.16M
|
$4,129.22 | |
|
January 2026
|
5,642,116
5.64M
|
$4,513.69 | |
|
February 2026
|
5,686,268
5.69M
|
$4,549.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,029,248
6.03M
|
$4,823.40 | |
|
April 2026
|
6,269,068
6.27M
|
$5,015.25 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,699,019
5.70M
|
$4,559.22 | |
|
June 2026
|
5,479,162
5.48M
|
$4,383.33 | |
|
July 2026
|
5,479,100
5.48M
|
$4,383.28 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,205,525
5.21M
|
$4,164.42 | |
|
September 2026
|
6,127,429
6.13M
|
$4,901.94 | |
| Total | 56,778,466 | $45,422.77 |
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.