How much does Smells Like Teen Spirit make on YouTube?
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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
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
|
705,974
705.97K
|
$564.78 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,385,894
2.39M
|
$1,908.72 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,537,232
2.54M
|
$2,029.79 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,700,861
2.70M
|
$2,160.69 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,437,611
2.44M
|
$1,950.09 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,496,771
2.50M
|
$1,997.42 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,402,713
2.40M
|
$1,922.17 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,274,858
2.27M
|
$1,819.89 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,261,504
2.26M
|
$1,809.20 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,430,124
1.43M
|
$1,144.10 | |
| Total | 21,633,542 | $17,306.83 |
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.