How much does 100 Strongest Vs 100 Smartest Compete for $5,000,000 make on YouTube?
100 Strongest Vs 100 Smartest Compete for $5,000,000 · by MrBeast 2
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.20/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
639,013
639.01K
|
$766.82 | |
|
March 2026
|
406,759
406.76K
|
$488.11 | |
|
April 2026
|
686,805
686.80K
|
$824.17 | |
|
May 2026
|
503,018
503.02K
|
$603.62 | |
|
June 2026
|
499,673
499.67K
|
$599.61 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,326,545
1.33M
|
$1,591.85 | |
|
August 2026
|
981,970
981.97K
|
$1,178.36 | |
|
September 2026
|
773,228
773.23K
|
$927.87 | |
|
October 2026
|
359,256
359.26K
|
$431.11 | |
| Total | 6,176,267 | $7,411.52 |
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.