How much does Hero make on YouTube?
Hero · by Alan Walker - Topic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
374,307
374.31K
|
$299.45 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,042,099
1.04M
|
$833.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,135,547
1.14M
|
$908.44 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,029,494
1.03M
|
$823.60 | |
|
May 2026
|
954,974
954.97K
|
$763.98 | |
|
June 2026
|
806,068
806.07K
|
$644.85 | |
|
July 2026
|
765,204
765.20K
|
$612.16 | |
|
August 2026
|
923,197
923.20K
|
$738.56 | |
|
September 2026
|
726,195
726.20K
|
$580.96 | |
|
October 2026
|
107
107
|
$0.09 | |
| Total | 7,757,192 | $6,205.75 |
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.