How much does STEP 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
Projections
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
|
497,124
497.12K
|
$397.70 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,059,799
1.06M
|
$847.84 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,010,388
1.01M
|
$808.31 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,052,848
1.05M
|
$842.28 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,124,210
1.12M
|
$899.37 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,372,325
1.37M
|
$1,097.86 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,062,179
1.06M
|
$849.74 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,162,828
1.16M
|
$930.26 | |
|
October 2026
|
215,430
215.43K
|
$172.34 | |
| Total | 8,557,131 | $6,845.70 |
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.