How much does Fuel make on YouTube?
Fuel · by Metallica - Topic
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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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
|
433,266
433.27K
|
$346.61 | |
|
March 2026
|
988,996
989.00K
|
$791.20 | |
|
April 2026
|
936,253
936.25K
|
$749.00 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,213,273
1.21M
|
$970.62 | |
|
June 2026
|
887,928
887.93K
|
$710.34 | |
|
July 2026
|
901,789
901.79K
|
$721.43 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,027,074
1.03M
|
$821.66 | |
|
September 2026
|
889,482
889.48K
|
$711.59 | |
| Total | 7,278,061 | $5,822.45 |
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.