How much does 2018— Year in Search make on YouTube?
2018— Year in Search · by Google
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$8.00/1,000 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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 2026
|
2,142
2.14K
|
$17.14 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,143
3.14K
|
$25.14 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,536
4.54K
|
$36.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,877
3.88K
|
$31.02 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,881
3.88K
|
$31.05 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,238
4.24K
|
$33.90 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,750
1.75K
|
$14.00 | |
| Total | 23,567 | $188.54 |
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.