How much does Welcome to the Machine 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
|
13,625
13.62K
|
$10.90 | |
|
February 2026
|
34,202
34.20K
|
$27.36 | |
|
March 2026
|
18,661
18.66K
|
$14.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
21,479
21.48K
|
$17.18 | |
|
May 2026
|
20,951
20.95K
|
$16.76 | |
|
June 2026
|
18,482
18.48K
|
$14.79 | |
|
July 2026
|
19,935
19.93K
|
$15.95 | |
|
August 2026
|
17,971
17.97K
|
$14.38 | |
|
September 2026
|
11,022
11.02K
|
$8.82 | |
| Total | 176,328 | $141.06 |
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.