How much does Sad But True make on YouTube?
Sad But True · by Metallica - Topic
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
Projections
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
|
303,034
303.03K
|
$242.43 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,307,141
1.31M
|
$1,045.71 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,357,179
1.36M
|
$1,085.74 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,081,187
1.08M
|
$864.95 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,291,608
1.29M
|
$1,033.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,161,390
1.16M
|
$929.11 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,163,670
1.16M
|
$930.94 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,108,541
1.11M
|
$886.83 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,201,947
1.20M
|
$961.56 | |
| Total | 9,975,697 | $7,980.56 |
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.