How much does Big Plans 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
|
34,339
34.34K
|
$27.47 | |
|
February 2026
|
100,663
100.66K
|
$80.53 | |
|
March 2026
|
102,167
102.17K
|
$81.73 | |
|
April 2026
|
97,457
97.46K
|
$77.97 | |
|
May 2026
|
89,603
89.60K
|
$71.68 | |
|
June 2026
|
91,388
91.39K
|
$73.11 | |
|
July 2026
|
88,821
88.82K
|
$71.06 | |
|
August 2026
|
84,670
84.67K
|
$67.74 | |
|
September 2026
|
31,844
31.84K
|
$25.48 | |
| Total | 720,952 | $576.76 |
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.