How much does Idiot make on YouTube?
Idiot · by Aya Nakamura - 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
|
34,630
34.63K
|
$27.70 | |
|
February 2026
|
82,072
82.07K
|
$65.66 | |
|
March 2026
|
72,366
72.37K
|
$57.89 | |
|
April 2026
|
82,583
82.58K
|
$66.07 | |
|
May 2026
|
72,142
72.14K
|
$57.71 | |
|
June 2026
|
71,281
71.28K
|
$57.02 | |
|
July 2026
|
56,574
56.57K
|
$45.26 | |
|
August 2026
|
53,038
53.04K
|
$42.43 | |
|
September 2026
|
48,998
49.00K
|
$39.20 | |
|
October 2026
|
7,705
7.71K
|
$6.16 | |
| Total | 581,389 | $465.11 |
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.