How much does FIRST 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
|
63,108
63.11K
|
$50.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
152,414
152.41K
|
$121.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
122,085
122.08K
|
$97.67 | |
|
May 2026
|
117,779
117.78K
|
$94.22 | |
|
June 2026
|
111,539
111.54K
|
$89.23 | |
|
July 2026
|
117,985
117.98K
|
$94.39 | |
|
August 2026
|
97,583
97.58K
|
$78.07 | |
|
September 2026
|
98,807
98.81K
|
$79.05 | |
|
October 2026
|
15,253
15.25K
|
$12.20 | |
| Total | 896,553 | $717.24 |
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.