How much does A Grate Way to Make Some Spare Change #shorts make on YouTube?
A Grate Way to Make Some Spare Change #shorts · by Zach King
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.05/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 2026
|
37,022
37.02K
|
$1.85 | |
|
April 2026
|
41,977
41.98K
|
$2.10 | |
|
May 2026
|
48,268
48.27K
|
$2.41 | |
|
June 2026
|
42,331
42.33K
|
$2.12 | |
|
July 2026
|
62,655
62.66K
|
$3.13 | |
|
August 2026
|
85,664
85.66K
|
$4.28 | |
|
September 2026
|
43,432
43.43K
|
$2.17 | |
| Total | 361,349 | $18.07 |
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.