How much does Don’t WORK at a BURGER STAND at 3AM… make on YouTube?
Don’t WORK at a BURGER STAND at 3AM… · 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.
Peak Performance
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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
|
175,215
175.22K
|
$525.64 | |
|
March 2026
|
118,206
118.21K
|
$354.62 | |
|
April 2026
|
78,158
78.16K
|
$234.47 | |
|
May 2026
|
54,726
54.73K
|
$164.18 | |
|
June 2026
|
52,940
52.94K
|
$158.82 | |
|
July 2026
|
47,461
47.46K
|
$142.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
51,710
51.71K
|
$155.13 | |
|
September 2026
|
10,850
10.85K
|
$32.55 | |
| Total | 589,266 | $1,767.80 |
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.