How much does i almost DIED hiking make on YouTube?
i almost DIED hiking · by Socks Animations
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$2.00/1,000 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
|
122,595
122.59K
|
$245.19 | |
|
January 2026
|
89,400
89.40K
|
$178.80 | |
|
February 2026
|
79,794
79.79K
|
$159.59 | |
|
March 2026
|
65,070
65.07K
|
$130.14 | |
|
April 2026
|
106,379
106.38K
|
$212.76 | |
|
May 2026
|
119,747
119.75K
|
$239.49 | |
|
June 2026
|
130,330
130.33K
|
$260.66 | |
|
July 2026
|
122,587
122.59K
|
$245.17 | |
|
August 2026
|
84,661
84.66K
|
$169.32 | |
|
September 2026
|
75,491
75.49K
|
$150.98 | |
|
October 2026
|
31,035
31.04K
|
$62.07 | |
| Total | 1,027,089 | $2,054.18 |
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.