How much does Like Water 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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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
|
52,129
52.13K
|
$41.70 | |
|
March 2026
|
90,280
90.28K
|
$72.22 | |
|
April 2026
|
109,479
109.48K
|
$87.58 | |
|
May 2026
|
95,632
95.63K
|
$76.51 | |
|
June 2026
|
84,070
84.07K
|
$67.26 | |
|
July 2026
|
92,000
92.00K
|
$73.60 | |
|
August 2026
|
83,273
83.27K
|
$66.62 | |
|
September 2026
|
91,328
91.33K
|
$73.06 | |
|
October 2026
|
42,603
42.60K
|
$34.08 | |
| Total | 740,794 | $592.64 |
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.