How much does Learning to Swim make on YouTube?
Learning to Swim · by Buttered Side Down
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$2.00/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
66,123
66.12K
|
$132.25 | |
|
March 2026
|
119,277
119.28K
|
$238.55 | |
|
April 2026
|
137,217
137.22K
|
$274.43 | |
|
May 2026
|
125,931
125.93K
|
$251.86 | |
|
June 2026
|
130,955
130.96K
|
$261.91 | |
|
July 2026
|
157,673
157.67K
|
$315.35 | |
|
August 2026
|
126,673
126.67K
|
$253.35 | |
|
September 2026
|
98,816
98.82K
|
$197.63 | |
|
October 2026
|
96,905
96.91K
|
$193.81 | |
| Total | 1,059,570 | $2,119.14 |
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.