How much does $1 vs $25,000 VFX make on YouTube?
$1 vs $25,000 VFX · 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
1,991,516
1.99M
|
$2,987.27 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,736,159
2.74M
|
$4,104.24 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,506,049
1.51M
|
$2,259.07 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,940,030
1.94M
|
$2,910.05 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,457,485
1.46M
|
$2,186.23 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,146,793
1.15M
|
$1,720.19 | |
|
July 2026
|
769,880
769.88K
|
$1,154.82 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,850,501
1.85M
|
$2,775.75 | |
|
September 2026
|
438,829
438.83K
|
$658.24 | |
| Total | 13,837,242 | $20,755.86 |
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.