How much does Alec Benjamin - Gotta Be A Reason [Official Lyric Video] make on YouTube?
Alec Benjamin - Gotta Be A Reason [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
|
22,189
22.19K
|
$17.75 | |
|
February 2026
|
60,948
60.95K
|
$48.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
50,882
50.88K
|
$40.71 | |
|
April 2026
|
58,136
58.14K
|
$46.51 | |
|
May 2026
|
59,140
59.14K
|
$47.31 | |
|
June 2026
|
55,470
55.47K
|
$44.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
54,960
54.96K
|
$43.97 | |
|
August 2026
|
57,437
57.44K
|
$45.95 | |
|
September 2026
|
59,913
59.91K
|
$47.93 | |
| Total | 479,075 | $383.26 |
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.