How much does 1 Subscriber = 1 Penny make on YouTube?
1 Subscriber = 1 Penny · by MrBeast
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
|
6,541,475
6.54M
|
$9,812.21 | |
|
February 2026
|
8,622,647
8.62M
|
$12,933.97 | |
|
March 2026
|
5,009,017
5.01M
|
$7,513.53 | |
|
April 2026
|
4,908,691
4.91M
|
$7,363.04 | |
|
May 2026
|
8,987,501
8.99M
|
$13,481.25 | |
|
June 2026
|
9,342,714
9.34M
|
$14,014.07 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,150,019
6.15M
|
$9,225.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
9,936,988
9.94M
|
$14,905.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,824,776
3.82M
|
$5,737.16 | |
| Total | 63,323,828 | $94,985.74 |
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.