How much does Who enjoyed seeing the solar eclipse make on YouTube?
Who enjoyed seeing the solar eclipse · by Zach King
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
Projections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 2026
|
346,120
346.12K
|
$519.18 | |
|
April 2026
|
977,384
977.38K
|
$1,466.08 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,263,311
2.26M
|
$3,394.97 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,997,200
2.00M
|
$2,995.80 | |
|
July 2026
|
14,142,018
14.14M
|
$21,213.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
25,182,962
25.18M
|
$37,774.44 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,109,840
1.11M
|
$1,664.76 | |
| Total | 46,018,835 | $69,028.25 |
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.