How much does Beating 5 Scam Arcade Games with Science make on YouTube?
Beating 5 Scam Arcade Games with Science · 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
|
150,401
150.40K
|
$1,203.21 | |
|
January 2026
|
648,911
648.91K
|
$5,191.29 | |
|
February 2026
|
587,895
587.89K
|
$4,703.16 | |
|
March 2026
|
420,518
420.52K
|
$3,364.14 | |
|
April 2026
|
680,278
680.28K
|
$5,442.22 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,079,062
1.08M
|
$8,632.50 | |
|
June 2026
|
743,300
743.30K
|
$5,946.40 | |
|
July 2026
|
707,375
707.38K
|
$5,659.00 | |
|
August 2026
|
511,370
511.37K
|
$4,090.96 | |
|
September 2026
|
902,159
902.16K
|
$7,217.27 | |
|
October 2026
|
75,205
75.20K
|
$601.64 | |
| Total | 6,506,474 | $52,051.79 |
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.