How much does The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert make on YouTube?
The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert · by TED
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$8.00/1,000 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
|
18,610
18.61K
|
$148.88 | |
|
January 2026
|
22,777
22.78K
|
$182.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
30,491
30.49K
|
$243.93 | |
|
March 2026
|
16,097
16.10K
|
$128.78 | |
|
April 2026
|
13,900
13.90K
|
$111.20 | |
|
May 2026
|
33,702
33.70K
|
$269.62 | |
|
June 2026
|
28,159
28.16K
|
$225.27 | |
|
July 2026
|
16,437
16.44K
|
$131.50 | |
|
August 2026
|
8,811
8.81K
|
$70.49 | |
|
September 2026
|
14,802
14.80K
|
$118.42 | |
|
October 2026
|
1,014
1.01K
|
$8.11 | |
| Total | 204,800 | $1,638.40 |
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.