How much does Michael W. Smith - Surrounded (Fight My Battles) make on YouTube?
Michael W. Smith - Surrounded (Fight My Battles) · by MichaelWSmithVEVO
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
|
48,743
48.74K
|
$38.99 | |
|
March 2026
|
115,816
115.82K
|
$92.65 | |
|
April 2026
|
109,263
109.26K
|
$87.41 | |
|
May 2026
|
98,177
98.18K
|
$78.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
85,560
85.56K
|
$68.45 | |
|
July 2026
|
95,500
95.50K
|
$76.40 | |
|
August 2026
|
105,658
105.66K
|
$84.53 | |
|
September 2026
|
117,882
117.88K
|
$94.31 | |
|
October 2026
|
52,900
52.90K
|
$42.32 | |
| Total | 829,499 | $663.60 |
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.