How much does Cities Skylines 2, but I elected an Ai as the Mayor make on YouTube?
Cities Skylines 2, but I elected an Ai as the Mayor · by DougDoug
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 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
|
45,650
45.65K
|
$136.95 | |
|
January 2026
|
47,610
47.61K
|
$142.83 | |
|
February 2026
|
50,772
50.77K
|
$152.32 | |
|
March 2026
|
42,368
42.37K
|
$127.10 | |
|
April 2026
|
41,918
41.92K
|
$125.75 | |
|
May 2026
|
36,097
36.10K
|
$108.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
32,682
32.68K
|
$98.05 | |
|
July 2026
|
36,062
36.06K
|
$108.19 | |
|
August 2026
|
36,043
36.04K
|
$108.13 | |
|
September 2026
|
21,791
21.79K
|
$65.37 | |
| Total | 390,993 | $1,172.98 |
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.