How much does Payphone 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.
Peak Performance
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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
|
407,671
407.67K
|
$326.14 | |
|
March 2026
|
781,628
781.63K
|
$625.30 | |
|
April 2026
|
873,471
873.47K
|
$698.78 | |
|
May 2026
|
828,575
828.58K
|
$662.86 | |
|
June 2026
|
806,964
806.96K
|
$645.57 | |
|
July 2026
|
846,106
846.11K
|
$676.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
942,109
942.11K
|
$753.69 | |
|
September 2026
|
966,562
966.56K
|
$773.25 | |
| Total | 6,453,086 | $5,162.47 |
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.