How much does Shotgun Blues 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.
Peak Performance
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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
|
106,150
106.15K
|
$84.92 | |
|
February 2026
|
314,119
314.12K
|
$251.30 | |
|
March 2026
|
351,578
351.58K
|
$281.26 | |
|
April 2026
|
308,636
308.64K
|
$246.91 | |
|
May 2026
|
276,051
276.05K
|
$220.84 | |
|
June 2026
|
275,941
275.94K
|
$220.75 | |
|
July 2026
|
277,267
277.27K
|
$221.81 | |
|
August 2026
|
216,687
216.69K
|
$173.35 | |
|
September 2026
|
240,819
240.82K
|
$192.66 | |
|
October 2026
|
38,875
38.88K
|
$31.10 | |
| Total | 2,406,123 | $1,924.90 |
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.