How much does cLOUDs make on YouTube?
cLOUDs · by J. Cole - 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
|
148,647
148.65K
|
$118.92 | |
|
February 2026
|
682,536
682.54K
|
$546.03 | |
|
March 2026
|
500,514
500.51K
|
$400.41 | |
|
April 2026
|
542,132
542.13K
|
$433.71 | |
|
May 2026
|
527,798
527.80K
|
$422.24 | |
|
June 2026
|
443,657
443.66K
|
$354.93 | |
|
July 2026
|
448,267
448.27K
|
$358.61 | |
|
August 2026
|
388,253
388.25K
|
$310.60 | |
|
September 2026
|
446,896
446.90K
|
$357.52 | |
|
October 2026
|
43,362
43.36K
|
$34.69 | |
| Total | 4,172,062 | $3,337.65 |
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.