How much does Is MELVIN BAD Again? We Trick Hackers with Daniel Drone and Give Lie Detector Test to PZ9 Lackey make on YouTube?
Is MELVIN BAD Again? We Trick Hackers with Daniel Drone and Give Lie Detector Test to PZ9 Lackey · by Chad Wild Clay
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
|
8,535
8.54K
|
$12.80 | |
|
January 2026
|
14,720
14.72K
|
$22.08 | |
|
February 2026
|
11,683
11.68K
|
$17.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
12,290
12.29K
|
$18.43 | |
|
April 2026
|
8,404
8.40K
|
$12.61 | |
|
May 2026
|
7,406
7.41K
|
$11.11 | |
|
June 2026
|
9,426
9.43K
|
$14.14 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,584
6.58K
|
$9.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
18,335
18.34K
|
$27.50 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,647
3.65K
|
$5.47 | |
| Total | 101,030 | $151.54 |
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.