How much does Alec Benjamin - I'm Not A Cynic [Official Lyric Video] make on YouTube?
Alec Benjamin - I'm Not A Cynic [Official Lyric Video] · by Alec Benjamin
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
|
10,679
10.68K
|
$8.54 | |
|
February 2026
|
31,258
31.26K
|
$25.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
29,205
29.20K
|
$23.36 | |
|
April 2026
|
31,521
31.52K
|
$25.22 | |
|
May 2026
|
31,157
31.16K
|
$24.93 | |
|
June 2026
|
29,762
29.76K
|
$23.81 | |
|
July 2026
|
29,943
29.94K
|
$23.95 | |
|
August 2026
|
31,271
31.27K
|
$25.02 | |
|
September 2026
|
35,427
35.43K
|
$28.34 | |
| Total | 260,223 | $208.18 |
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.