$1,073 to $118 - What Happened to My YouTube Income?
Jana Vanana
Jul 25, 2026 22:00
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The Truth About My First Year of YouTube Income 💰 | How Much I REALLY Made After Monetization
One year ago, my YouTube channel got monetized, and I genuinely thought I had cracked the code. My first 30 days earned over A$1,000, but one year later, my monthly income has dropped to just over A$100.
In this video, I'm sharing my real YouTube earnings, including AdSense, affiliate income, donations, and brand deals. I'll also show how one viral video completely changed my income, why YouTube earnings can be so unpredictable, and whether creating videos is actually worth it.
If you've ever wondered:
How much YouTube pays small creators
How much you can make with around 9,000 subscribers
Whether it's possible to make a living on YouTube
What happens after a viral video dies
...this video is for you.
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What amount of YouTube income would make creating videos worth it for you?
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