How much does Thunder 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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
52,212
52.21K
|
$41.77 | |
|
March 2026
|
106,252
106.25K
|
$85.00 | |
|
April 2026
|
147,677
147.68K
|
$118.14 | |
|
May 2026
|
139,354
139.35K
|
$111.48 | |
|
June 2026
|
116,732
116.73K
|
$93.39 | |
|
July 2026
|
111,808
111.81K
|
$89.45 | |
|
August 2026
|
124,966
124.97K
|
$99.97 | |
|
September 2026
|
141,810
141.81K
|
$113.45 | |
| Total | 940,811 | $752.65 |
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.