How much does The puzzle of motivation | Dan Pink | TED make on YouTube?
The puzzle of motivation | Dan Pink | TED · by TED
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$6.00/1,000 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
|
26,924
26.92K
|
$161.54 | |
|
January 2026
|
34,864
34.86K
|
$209.18 | |
|
February 2026
|
42,715
42.72K
|
$256.29 | |
|
March 2026
|
38,503
38.50K
|
$231.02 | |
|
April 2026
|
42,896
42.90K
|
$257.38 | |
|
May 2026
|
42,945
42.95K
|
$257.67 | |
|
June 2026
|
47,359
47.36K
|
$284.15 | |
|
July 2026
|
36,712
36.71K
|
$220.27 | |
|
August 2026
|
29,177
29.18K
|
$175.06 | |
|
September 2026
|
46,769
46.77K
|
$280.61 | |
|
October 2026
|
2,963
2.96K
|
$17.78 | |
| Total | 391,827 | $2,350.96 |
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.