How much does The Writing on the Wall 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
|
57,939
57.94K
|
$46.35 | |
|
February 2026
|
161,922
161.92K
|
$129.54 | |
|
March 2026
|
278,421
278.42K
|
$222.74 | |
|
April 2026
|
87,705
87.70K
|
$70.16 | |
|
May 2026
|
196,670
196.67K
|
$157.34 | |
|
June 2026
|
168,620
168.62K
|
$134.90 | |
|
July 2026
|
183,172
183.17K
|
$146.54 | |
|
August 2026
|
191,785
191.78K
|
$153.43 | |
|
September 2026
|
124,396
124.40K
|
$99.52 | |
| Total | 1,450,630 | $1,160.50 |
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.