How much does Self Control make on YouTube?
Self Control · by Laura Branigan - Topic
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 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
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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
|
926,902
926.90K
|
$741.52 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,837,666
2.84M
|
$2,270.13 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,704,221
2.70M
|
$2,163.38 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,308,617
2.31M
|
$1,846.89 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,984,446
2.98M
|
$2,387.56 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,981,141
2.98M
|
$2,384.91 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,627,797
2.63M
|
$2,102.24 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,777,922
2.78M
|
$2,222.34 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,864,071
2.86M
|
$2,291.26 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,026,635
3.03M
|
$2,421.31 | |
|
October 2026
|
536,058
536.06K
|
$428.85 | |
| Total | 26,575,476 | $21,260.38 |
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.