How much does Cats make on YouTube?
Cats · by The Living Tombstone - 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
|
106,900
106.90K
|
$85.52 | |
|
February 2026
|
346,171
346.17K
|
$276.94 | |
|
March 2026
|
443,477
443.48K
|
$354.78 | |
|
April 2026
|
472,812
472.81K
|
$378.25 | |
|
May 2026
|
486,288
486.29K
|
$389.03 | |
|
June 2026
|
550,699
550.70K
|
$440.56 | |
|
July 2026
|
626,682
626.68K
|
$501.35 | |
|
August 2026
|
566,311
566.31K
|
$453.05 | |
|
September 2026
|
521,977
521.98K
|
$417.58 | |
|
October 2026
|
72,902
72.90K
|
$58.32 | |
| Total | 4,194,219 | $3,355.38 |
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.