So this happened to me today...
Published March 5, 2021
Views 261K | Likes 18.5K | Comments 1.25K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 261K views translate to an estimated $183 – $523 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$183 – $523