How much does Work 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
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
|
631,151
631.15K
|
$504.92 | |
|
January 2026
|
711,956
711.96K
|
$569.56 | |
|
February 2026
|
656,617
656.62K
|
$525.29 | |
|
March 2026
|
362,538
362.54K
|
$290.03 | |
|
April 2026
|
423,101
423.10K
|
$338.48 | |
|
May 2026
|
430,465
430.46K
|
$344.37 | |
|
June 2026
|
399,508
399.51K
|
$319.61 | |
|
July 2026
|
354,804
354.80K
|
$283.84 | |
|
August 2026
|
367,180
367.18K
|
$293.74 | |
|
September 2026
|
196,723
196.72K
|
$157.38 | |
| Total | 4,534,043 | $3,627.23 |
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.