How much does Backyard Squirrel Maze 2.0- The Walnut Heist make on YouTube?
Backyard Squirrel Maze 2.0- The Walnut Heist · by Mark Rober
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
|
502,971
502.97K
|
$4,023.77 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,360,135
1.36M
|
$10,881.08 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,050,375
1.05M
|
$8,403.00 | |
|
March 2026
|
662,148
662.15K
|
$5,297.18 | |
|
April 2026
|
433,126
433.13K
|
$3,465.01 | |
|
May 2026
|
378,502
378.50K
|
$3,028.02 | |
|
June 2026
|
433,675
433.68K
|
$3,469.40 | |
|
July 2026
|
496,072
496.07K
|
$3,968.58 | |
|
August 2026
|
404,815
404.81K
|
$3,238.52 | |
|
September 2026
|
733,757
733.76K
|
$5,870.06 | |
| Total | 6,455,576 | $51,644.61 |
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.