How much does Thunderstruck 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.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
2,083,998
2.08M
|
$1,667.20 | |
|
January 2026
|
7,142,753
7.14M
|
$5,714.20 | |
|
February 2026
|
7,146,282
7.15M
|
$5,717.03 | |
|
March 2026
|
7,671,788
7.67M
|
$6,137.43 | |
|
April 2026
|
7,651,773
7.65M
|
$6,121.42 | |
|
May 2026
|
7,188,178
7.19M
|
$5,750.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
7,030,983
7.03M
|
$5,624.79 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,953,870
6.95M
|
$5,563.10 | |
|
August 2026
|
6,851,112
6.85M
|
$5,480.89 | |
|
September 2026
|
6,396,374
6.40M
|
$5,117.10 | |
| Total | 66,117,111 | $52,893.69 |
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.