How much does It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) make on YouTube?
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) · by AC/DC - Topic
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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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
|
749,272
749.27K
|
$599.42 | |
|
January 2026
|
776,228
776.23K
|
$620.98 | |
|
February 2026
|
734,518
734.52K
|
$587.61 | |
|
March 2026
|
720,257
720.26K
|
$576.21 | |
|
April 2026
|
781,642
781.64K
|
$625.31 | |
|
May 2026
|
947,576
947.58K
|
$758.06 | |
|
June 2026
|
761,227
761.23K
|
$608.98 | |
|
July 2026
|
856,730
856.73K
|
$685.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
767,151
767.15K
|
$613.72 | |
|
September 2026
|
782,193
782.19K
|
$625.75 | |
| Total | 7,876,794 | $6,301.44 |
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.