How much does Smart make on YouTube?
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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
|
1,087,584
1.09M
|
$870.07 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,654,549
2.65M
|
$2,123.64 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,382,363
2.38M
|
$1,905.89 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,372,167
2.37M
|
$1,897.73 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,740,630
2.74M
|
$2,192.50 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,274,052
2.27M
|
$1,819.24 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,189,150
2.19M
|
$1,751.32 | |
|
September 2026
|
851,638
851.64K
|
$681.31 | |
| Total | 16,552,133 | $13,241.71 |
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.