How much does Dust in the Wind 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
2,474,971
2.47M
|
$1,979.98 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,033,272
3.03M
|
$2,426.62 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,980,354
2.98M
|
$2,384.28 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,779,755
2.78M
|
$2,223.80 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,838,341
2.84M
|
$2,270.67 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,802,052
2.80M
|
$2,241.64 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,327,703
3.33M
|
$2,662.16 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,929,333
3.93M
|
$3,143.47 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,480,352
3.48M
|
$2,784.28 | |
|
October 2026
|
275,194
275.19K
|
$220.16 | |
| Total | 27,921,327 | $22,337.06 |
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.