How much does Cat's In The Cradle make on YouTube?
Cat's In The Cradle · by summer2011freshman
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
|
11,081
11.08K
|
$8.86 | |
|
March 2026
|
23,660
23.66K
|
$18.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
26,756
26.76K
|
$21.40 | |
|
May 2026
|
25,093
25.09K
|
$20.07 | |
|
June 2026
|
26,251
26.25K
|
$21.00 | |
|
July 2026
|
29,500
29.50K
|
$23.60 | |
|
August 2026
|
33,434
33.43K
|
$26.75 | |
|
September 2026
|
36,364
36.36K
|
$29.09 | |
|
October 2026
|
10,018
10.02K
|
$8.01 | |
| Total | 222,157 | $177.73 |
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.