How much does Unfaithful 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.
Peak Performance
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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
|
922,153
922.15K
|
$737.72 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,049,418
1.05M
|
$839.53 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,124,366
1.12M
|
$899.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,081,138
1.08M
|
$864.91 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,084,835
1.08M
|
$867.87 | |
|
May 2026
|
989,396
989.40K
|
$791.52 | |
|
June 2026
|
980,261
980.26K
|
$784.21 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,019,858
1.02M
|
$815.89 | |
|
August 2026
|
955,398
955.40K
|
$764.32 | |
|
September 2026
|
457,822
457.82K
|
$366.26 | |
| Total | 9,664,645 | $7,731.72 |
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.