How much does S&M 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
|
2,311,782
2.31M
|
$1,849.43 | |
|
March 2026
|
5,174,896
5.17M
|
$4,139.92 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,001,880
5.00M
|
$4,001.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,045,359
5.05M
|
$4,036.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
5,122,284
5.12M
|
$4,097.83 | |
|
July 2026
|
5,183,758
5.18M
|
$4,147.01 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,658,771
4.66M
|
$3,727.02 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,201,205
2.20M
|
$1,760.96 | |
| Total | 34,699,935 | $27,759.95 |
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.