How much does Payphone 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
|
4,362,705
4.36M
|
$3,490.16 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,618,302
4.62M
|
$3,694.64 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,749,522
4.75M
|
$3,799.62 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,702,624
4.70M
|
$3,762.10 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,714,350
5.71M
|
$4,571.48 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,476,968
5.48M
|
$4,381.57 | |
|
June 2026
|
5,106,688
5.11M
|
$4,085.35 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,918,191
4.92M
|
$3,934.55 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,532,295
5.53M
|
$4,425.84 | |
|
September 2026
|
5,179,337
5.18M
|
$4,143.47 | |
| Total | 50,360,982 | $40,288.79 |
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.