How much does Rookie make on YouTube?
Rookie · by Red Velvet - 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.
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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
|
176,865
176.87K
|
$141.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
319,937
319.94K
|
$255.95 | |
|
April 2026
|
267,342
267.34K
|
$213.87 | |
|
May 2026
|
261,396
261.40K
|
$209.12 | |
|
June 2026
|
252,644
252.64K
|
$202.12 | |
|
July 2026
|
346,722
346.72K
|
$277.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
310,993
310.99K
|
$248.79 | |
|
September 2026
|
239,756
239.76K
|
$191.80 | |
| Total | 2,175,655 | $1,740.52 |
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.