How much does I have to DIG to ESCAPE PRISON! make on YouTube?
I have to DIG to ESCAPE PRISON! · by Aphmau Shuki
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 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
|
37,237
37.24K
|
$111.71 | |
|
March 2026
|
59,808
59.81K
|
$179.42 | |
|
April 2026
|
75,150
75.15K
|
$225.45 | |
|
May 2026
|
90,281
90.28K
|
$270.84 | |
|
June 2026
|
71,681
71.68K
|
$215.04 | |
|
July 2026
|
74,755
74.75K
|
$224.26 | |
|
August 2026
|
71,265
71.27K
|
$213.80 | |
|
September 2026
|
39,857
39.86K
|
$119.57 | |
| Total | 520,034 | $1,560.10 |
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.