how much youtube paid me in 2020 (2020 financial review)

[@SwellEntertainment]

Some of the numbers in the screenshots of my analytics are off compared to what I say verbally. This could be a combination of me looking at the "since published" numbers rather than just the "2020" totals, but it could also be because some analytics are still finalizing for December and the like. So there are some numbers that are off but the screenshots are the more accurate numbers for my analytics.

[@goodnightmunchie]

I'm glad you're making money and I wish you the best of luck and make more money your friend from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦😳🚬

[@goodnightmunchie]

It costs you that much to make vids 🤔😔

[@gingerbred2533]

That sweater? Yes. Yesssssss

[@stinkycheeseman]

Swell, you’re one of the few people I’m actually really glad KZbin recommended to me. You seem like the most transparent person on this platform when it comes to money and how this platform works and I’m so glad you exist!! It gives a good insight as to what to do as a content creator even if you don’t strive to be a business guru bs person. You are so honest and its so appreciated. Thank you for what you do! Thank you for being honest!

[@bitfusionsouthafrica]

So you now need your non-nude spiderman suit OF account to top 2020. Well done on your growth, especially the personal growth, but you should have moved to Texas for lower taxes.

[@GyroCannon]

"I made 4700 off of Quibi" So you made a crap ton more money than Quibi ever did. The irony...

[@JotaC]

Who knew a better investment would be to dump those millions of investors dollars onto Amanda instead of quibi advertising

[@InvestToLive]

That is hilarious!

[@xzzedwardzzx1296]

LMFAOOOO JAIL

[@cassiecasserolie2654]

these videos are actually really useful to people who want to be content creators.

[@DuplicateGamer13]

Say it louder for the content creators in the back, especially ones that make more than her- no offense- I genuinely am curious

[@Diphenhydra]

@@DuplicateGamer13 yeah. $65k this year when her channel is relatively small. And thats just for ad sense apparently. Imagine with patreon and the sponsors how much she makes with this size channel. Thats way more than I thought.

[@DuplicateGamer13]

@@Diphenhydra Yah I saw her Patreon and was a bit shocked, when I get a job imma join but still I genuinely need to start making content

[@awkwardnerd.]

It's not helpful to me bc no one is watching my videos 😭😭 but I'm happy for her

[@thifanny7298]

@@DuplicateGamer13 how can i find this?

[@Maka91Productions]

Seeing a breakdown of someone’s analytics is super cool; thanks for being so transparent. That CPM does make me wish I didn’t make gaming videos though. 😂

[@Taurusus]

I wish it was more common; it's that same taboo with discussing your wages with coworkers - that helps no one but The Man. Sure, once you get past a certain threshold, it might feel a little tacky to talk about how outrageous your income is, but for someone trying to make their way into a given field, it really helps to have any kind of clue what numbers you might be dealing with.

[@grmancool]

I 100% want to see Amanda do her taxes Not even kidding lmao

[@TheOnlyKeksSuchti]

A taxes and a move video would be quite interesting, I think it would help a lot of people considering taking a similar path to Amanda

[@mikececconi2677]

I feel like "I did my taxes in a Spider-Man costume" would probably do pretty well.

[@AW-hn6ro]

Yes we need this

[@vladimirbmp]

@@mikececconi2677 yes

[@Ostkupa]

I'm bizarrely excited about this.

[@explosivo666]

After you move out, green screen the doorknob, we need some stability in 2021.

[@pinkkam]

She should take the door with her tbh

[@davidcappi]

Financial secrecy between parents and kids is why my mum had a nightmare of a time dealing with my late grandfathers house/accounts when he died. I think being open and transparent with money is a more progressive decision but that's a generational difference that's tough to overcome.

[@kate-ne]

I have to agree with you. Additionally, financial secrecy is something employers love because it keeps people in the dark about how much they make vs their colleagues. The older I get, the more I realize you can have a healthy conversation about money without it being intrusive.

[@hopstepjumpsplat]

@@kate-ne one of my previous employers was against people talking about their tips because they were divided unequally in the office based on how much they liked you at the time and God knows what other reasoning ( one year guy got a fiver for Christmas because they were hoping he'd quit). I'm all for financial transparency. 👍

[@alanfernandez4521]

All of this

[@ImLunaShesZeta]

I agree. I know and understand most of what my parents finances are. Although there is some ambiguity. If I didn't know about their finances I wouldn't be as savvy with my money.

[@blackjack0202]

Love this comment and the replies because that's all I could think about when Amanda was talking about it. Obviously, she has no responsibility to disclose her finances to her youtube audience but also keeping it secret isn't a virtue because that's how bosses take advantage of you. I suspect that's why her sponsors discouraged her from disclosing how much they paid her, tbh.

[@Schokoflockenkeks]

I think it‘s so weird how people, especially content creators, don‘t like to talk about money. Like yes show me all the statistics I love it!!

[@DMCpawn]

I figured it was the risk of getting into big trouble, at least back in the day

[@Ostkupa]

Agreed. We REALLY should talk more about money. And people should especially talkt to their co-workers about it. Not talking about what you earn only benefits CEO and owners (though if there's a clause that you're not allowed to discuss it in your contract it's probably not worth getting sued over) as their goal is to keep your earnings down as low as possible.

[@Deoxys911]

I wonder why her own father doesn't disclose his income to his family? I don't know that I've ever heard of anyone who outright refuses to share that with people they're that close to outside of the workplace.

[@sarasthoughts]

It's against youtube's terms of service!

[@fartyfat6539]

because not all audience are polite and understanding. By disclosing her income, she unintentionally give some sort of an entitlement for some of her audience on how to spend her own money. For example, say she make banks in 2021, but then there's another disaster in 2022, so she gives money to a charity for that cause. But some people might criticize her for giving less money than what those people expect from her. Not only that, if you know KZbinr Kelly Stamps, she also made a youtube revenue video. Since then, some of her old friend, or even someone shes just met are trying to get her to give/lend them money.

[@zaknotkyle]

Ok so money is cool and all but Amanda looks amazing with this hair and outfit and I think we can all agree.

[@drivingsports]

FYI: our ad rates didn't change after getting verified. We already had a much higher CPM/RPM in general. But as you said, different categories, different rates. YMMV.

[@Deoxys911]

I love the vehicle-related idiom there at the end; nice touch, haha.

[@johnplayer420]

2020: The year Swell swole.

[@isabellagatti6148]

I, a little data rat nerd, am very thrilled you post these with such transparency. THANK YOU

[@smokey_glow]

I love this video idea 🙌🏻

[@andie2155]

Please do one! ❤

[@old-mad-madum]

Hi sugar love you see you sweetheart 💖

[@iandean1112]

Omg Hannah!

[@beep3250]

Amanda making more money from Quibi than Quibi themselves could. We love to see it

[@angelicMisha]

Facts are facts

[@bshaw8175]

i have to say i dont get, "DoNt TeLl AnYoNe YoU'r SaLaRy" it feels like something companies came up with to pay some people lower

[@daveweisbrich1769]

I feel it's more of how it causes rifts between coworkers even if there are differences in professions or seniority. Sometimes it comes from customers/clients if they get wind they think "These prices are this high just to pay this person's wage when it's seems so easy that I could do their job?!" In general it's just a good idea to not open that can of worms

[@bshaw8175]

@@daveweisbrich1769 i mean the customer shouldn't really be privy to that kinda thing. AND it totally make sense if my coworker who is younger than me but worked there 2 more years than me earns more like wise it makes sense that i earn more than say the 14 year old that started yesterday i am older this should be basic age/seniority are causes for slight pay rise

[@daveweisbrich1769]

@@bshaw8175 They shouldn't be privy to that info, but you then have to rely on the people you've told to keep their mouths shut which is a precarious situation. People get paid differently for all kinds of reasons and it's far too easy for people to leverage that against you if they feel you're overpaid or they are underpaid. We are literally talking about your VALUE at your place of employment so I just feel it's best to not discuss it

[@ep8246]

Most definitely. Its what they do. Transparency leads to higher wages. Its takes the power form the boss to the workers. You compare how much you and your co worked responsibilities and work and see if you are getting your money worth

[@landshark1191]

Because there should be boundaries. Personally I was raised to not ask people questions like "how much do you make?" Or "How much did you pay for (whatever)" I find it rude. It's none of your business. I also agree with some of the points made in the previous comments too. But in general, some things should be kept private.

[@a.4350]

I love the "I tried moving to LA in a pandemic so you don't have to" idea. Also any moving content.

[@crystalcorrea762]

This!

[@sweetpeabee4983]

While I'd also be fine with it, tbh, I get why that kind of video might also be tone deaf, given how bad LA's case numbers are right now and the return to a stricter lockdown here. So it's a tough call. But if anyone can thread that needle imo, it's Amanda! 😊

[@anthonymencia2066]

That fact that I’ve been waiting for this for a year straight scares me 😂 the fact that this video was coming out has been living rent free in my mind for so long

[@bib4eto656]

Honestly, same.

[@keesalemon]

Me too I loved watching Amanda grow and develop her channel so much!!

[@tobiashermansson8973]

I think it’s interesting to see how much longevity the “influencer lifestyle” will have the in future, since it’s becoming one of the most after-sought career for our generation. I mean, inflation seems inevitable at this point. It’s great to see transparency tho and I love the work you’re uploading.

[@justsamoo3480]

You have MERCH?! Am I the only one who didn’t know about it?

[@riley3984]

First time I found out! I also can't seem to find the link to it? Maybe it's just not live anymore

[@jadasimone7883]

@@riley3984 it’s on the store tab of her channel!

[@tyho1230]

I'd say that almost all her viewers didn't know about her merch, considering she only made $100 from it

[@riley3984]

@@jadasimone7883 Ooh ty!!

[@Ross516]

It doesn't help that her merch is um. Not to be rude to Amanda but it feels very low effort, I knew about it but looking at it kinda didn't really encourage me to buy it. I hope she ups her merch game in the future because I'd love to support her in a way that like. I can show off and talk about to people, y'know?

[@BenNotVictor]

We all appreciate these videos that increase and encourage transparency

[@sophiaz6833]

i absolutely looove sorting videos when people sort their belongings when theyre moving! there's usually fun stories or even just the satisfaction of seeing a room cleaned is great. i really enjoy ur videos congrats on all the growth in 2020!!

[@WiscoDbo]

Genuinely the most deserving person to have such a blessing come out of 2020.

[@babesters6]

Honestly, love to see a video about moving and how much it is upfront. Things that people don't think about, cleaning supplies, spices, freaking rugs and other things.

[@babesters6]

I just remembered how much money I spent when I moved out, and was shocked how much you need to spend besides things like rent and deposits

[@is_it_nathan]

"Mainly cause I'm bad at promoting my merch" I've watched like 15 hours of your content. I did not know you had merch haha

[@lalalili2982]

I really appreciate this video. The "don't tell people what you earn rule" is a scam to prevent people from demanding what they are worth.

[@daisybryar2737]

Hold on you made $65k in ad revenue alone????? I've just converted that to GBP and that's literally nearly 4x what I earn at my full time job that requires a degree. Like I'm literally managing the marketing for huge companies and I make piss-all. I'm extra jealous because I wanted to move out this year too but I don't think I'll have the money. Still, despite being salty, I'm super glad you're doing so well, your content is awesome and you totally deserve it! Keep killing it dude

[@LoraCoggins]

Amanda: I made [ ]! Me: Holy crap! Amanda: 40% of that is going to taxes. Me. Holy crap!

[@Shadeadder]

glad i live in an income tax free state

[@doom_delrey9736]

I would honestly love to see a video about taxes for content creators!

[@pocketkerrie]

Love the end of year transparency. Even if you're not looking to be a creator, they're so interesting for us math perverts.

[@evamiller4886]

There’s a lot of rumors about what different youtubers make, it’s nice to have you be honest and informative about it all. Thanks. Also I would be interested in a moving during a pandemic video

[@jenniboo9441]

Out of all the KZbinrs I watch, I am most happy to see you become successful at this and making good money. You are such a likeable person and seem to be appreciative of everything

[@Dimafear]

Very enlightening. Especially when you consider that many content creators that are up to 10x your size play the guilt card and pretend they are in absolute poverty. When a channel this size is making more than the median income in the USA or Australia. At least you seem to put in more effort than most. So many lazy creators that make millions exist that it creates a feeling of apathy towards busting my ass while earning only slightly more than you. Especially when the people I work for post their revenue figures for the projects I work on.

[@amandaxxcastilho]

oh yeah girl.... you bet i'll be here watching those 30s ads for you - congrats!

[@DizzyOdd]

I came to your channel as it was blowing up and I'm honestly so happy for you omg 😭 I think one of the reasons you've been so successful is because you really do feel like someone I could know. Not to brand you with "oH Ur so rELaTabLe", but your work background is familiar to so many people, and your up-front-ness is somehow so ridiculously refreshing to see on the hyper-manufactured world of KZbin.

[@JackLapidus]

I love how 100% authentic and transparent you are with us.

[@maddiemcnugget1076]

AMANDA!!!! I didn't watch the whole video yet, but I'm glad that Adam and Eve is sponsoring you again. While I am not in a financial state to purchase anything from that website (considering it is mostly wants rather than needs in my eyes), it's nice to know that companies who have sponsored you before and probably did not have the best ROI, are willing to come back and trust you to bring in better ROI this time.

[@nickthomas8485]

1) this video made me super happy. It’s cool to see a grounded person succeeding! 2) these types of videos scratch the type-A itch I didn’t even know I had

[@piercepattman2042]

I tried to watch all of your ads fully I know I didn't help much but when I heard this is your primary source of income I couldn't help but smile.

[@Usagibunnneh]

Just want to say that I really appreciate the transparency. Not just because it satisfies the nosy little old lady that lives inside me, but because I think it's important that society moves towards talking candidly about finances.

[@skyvenger7724]

I gotta say, I'm really happy for you that your channel took off this year. I've known you since february (like many) but I only subscribed to your channel this summer. I've kept on seeing your videos, and I thought your personality and point of view (and overall vibe of your channel) was really different and refreshing compared to some other critiques or people discussing drama ahah I hope 2021 goes just as well

[@oliviabasham]

I have been following you since before you had 1,000 followers. I am SO PROUD for you vicariously. I'm glad the world found you.

[@notkaitlyn5368]

If anyone deserves this , it’s you. I found you before you blew up , not that that means anything , but I’m just very proud of you.

[@theguydudety]

I am a fan, also love the intro! In the future could you do a video about joinzoe and your thoughs and experiences on it. Also the difference in water between where you live and your new place. I heard it messes with the way your skin and hair feels when you switch water from different cities. I had a get a filter for my shower to help with scalp irritation, and I heard east cost is supposed to have the best water for people. Not sure how reliable that is though. Anyways if I have more ideas I'll drop by!

[@sophiepolovoy8484]

Thank you so much for saying that influencers should be transparent with their followers! That is so important

[@geauxienicole7300]

I love that she has two thousand more subscribers from the time she filmed this. We love to see it!!!!

[@parkergarvin]

Girl. Your bookkeeping gives me goals.

[@eleanorhenriquez3930]

So amazing to see the difference from where I started following you to now. So happy to see the growth of your channel... Yes for taxes and the moving. Ooooohhhhhh and looking super cute today too

[@zerochatless]

WHOAH! Thank you so much for publishing your journey so transparently! Will continue supporting your channel with views, your videos are very entertaining. ❤❤

[@philskrzyn]

Love any behind the scenes stuff so your whole channel is great. I miss dvd commentary

[@yousefhadi1784]

4:08 The transparency there made me not want to skip to the end. Well done.

[@rosalieflorea]

Its surreal how much your channel has grown the last year! I'm very happy that KZbin recommended your channel to me :)

[@nightcrawler8864]

WHEWWWWWW Amanda is giving the gurls A cardigan and curls combo moment I AM LIVING 😌🖤🖤🖤

[@ViolentEuthymia]

I legit don't care how much you make. I love your personality and you make me smile just by talking. All I need. Thanks for the content.

[@hiphipreneesims]

I’ve been so excited for this video since you’ve been blowing up. Your financial review last year was one of my favorite videos.

[@wilfredozelaya1391]

Not your primary source of income, she says, lol. Now it is her primary source of income. Such growth in you during 2020. Love the content.

[@ladygrinningstardust]

I've been watching for a while, and this made me realize I hadn't subscribed! Thank you for the transparency. I've worked as a small business banker for a bit so maybe this video idea is really niche, but a video on how you're self employing to an extent and how you interact with KZbin as a business would be really interesting!

[@LadyxSky]

I appreciate these videos so much. I'm really determined to finally get a KZbin channel going once my mom and I finally move out of our building that was destroyed in hurricane Irma. I like that you don't really stick to one niche and that really inspires me.

[@eat_pray_porg8450]

I love how a lot of people think that KZbin creators are all rolling in the dough. When taxes and other deductions are figured into it, that's not always the case. It looks and sounds like you did alright in 2020 via YT, so good for you!

[@elliesharp401]

I remember watching you when you were around 20k maybe early 2019 and wondering why you didn’t have more subs and views and I cannot tell you how happy I am to see you take off and earn a living from something you had as a hobby 🙂🙃 I remember when you went out with friends (or something similar you said) to celebrate either 50 or 60K subs. Your not the “typical” image and body based “influencer” you relied on your own personality and it’s unique and stands out and it’s why (I think you so so well because you’re not a carbon copy like several other girls that wonder why they don’t get anywhere. You deserve this and it makes me so happy to see you getting what you deserve!! Go girl’ 💕

[@geauxienicole7300]

Your Mulan video was the first video I watched of yours and I instantly fell in love with you. I’m so glad you finally got that video up. Watching it again after this one. That’s it, that’s my comment.

[@Lynnize]

This is weirdly satisfying to watch. I cheered at the capitalist mouse part. You deserve this :)

[@yayaroo80]

IM SO PROUD OF YOU, YOU DESERVE EVERY DOLLAR

[@breakfast-burrito]

Thank you so much for this. This transparency is a good thing IMO. You deserve everything you've you earned in 2020.

[@obtusemushroom]

I'm gonna miss the doorknob... But good luck on the move, it's amazing to have seen your channelgrowth this year

[@yoogrldude]

Congrats on the move, Amanda. It’s very cool to see the behind the scenes stuff that other creators don’t really talk about.

[@cmmiestcat]

Thank you for being so transparent. I don't even get jealous of the money you've been making. I just wanna know how the whole YouTubing works

[@tamikens]

I always get so excited for these financial review videos you make each year. I really wish more influencers were more transparent about the revenue they bring in. I know that I would love to see a comprehensive tax breakdown and a hourly breakdown of what that $65k comes out to when you equate in hours editing, researching, filming, etc. It really helps to demystify the secretiveness of having a job on KZbin when you can see that, yes, it is a job and here is how that job breaks down. I am interested in the longevity of KZbin as a career though...🤔 That would also be something I would be interested to see, your budgeting strategy for those things that KZbin doesn't provide (retirement, medical insurance, PTO, etc.).

[@serpentsfist]

These videos are super great because it gives those us interested in generating money through youtube, actual numbers to develop ballpark estimates with. Its also great that you mention the amount of videos made, how taxes and fluctuating ad rates affect things, and how your back catalog plays a part in the overall earnings. Thank you for being so transparent and also congrats on being able to go full time as a content creator

[@henriquejambu]

I was waiting so long for this, it makes me so happy to see the gigantic difference from the 2020 video 🥰 and yes please, do the taxes video, do a moving out video, do a video on anything and we’ll be here watching!!!!!!!

[@ichigoangel75]

I love content like this. I think it's so important for content creators to have some level of transparency with their income, especially ones like you tubers because so many are based on having pseudo-personal relationship with their viewers and being more real/honest than other celebrities.

[@MikeDane]

I love this video! I had previously done the math and estimated that most channels would be viable as a full time job around 1-1.5 million views compared to most professions. this confirms that and 1 million views on average per month is not that impossible to obtain.

[@Astrid-cc3mg]

Commenting for the algorithm :) and to say thank you for always brightening my day when I see you post a new vid!

[@ritavillegas6991]

omg you have merch? thank god, I have NOTHING stylish in my closet and I'd like to keep that repertoire not a burn, this is genuinely nice news to me

[@wanya.]

We skip no ads on this side. So glad to see your growth!

[@PinkLightnan]

Yeesss. Please do a creator taxes video. I think it'll be super helpful for anyone looking to get into content creation.

[@rinarchive]

this is actually a really good video idea, i genuinely think analytic are always pretty interesting to look at

[@TheSanarossOne]

I think it is fascinating to see these statistics but also the Mouse did start a full war on your video and that was surprising honestly (and scary)! Well, let's hope 2022 will be a good year! Also, getting your channel to 100k on YT is part hard work and part luck with this algorithm. And yes, a "moving out" video will get you views. Good luck and stay safe!

[@wwlaurenww]

This was all *genuinely* fascinating. Learning how to break down the revenue based on what you see on the screen was really helpful. I would absolutely love to see a taxes video, especially as someone who would love to one day make money from making content on KZbin. I think it's a topic that a lot of people could search for, but I know for me I haven't seen a comprehensive breakdown of KZbinr taxes yet.

[@rbae]

We sincerely appreciate and love you for being open to your subscribers about this. Thanks for all the laughs and wows throughout the crackhead year that was 2020! ❤

[@Madrigal025]

I'm so happy for you! You definitely deserve all the success with these top notch quality content and yes we would definitely like to see a Tax video since God knows Taxes aren't being taught enough.

[@LLivLLaffLLuv]

I love this! So many youtubers refuse to talk about money!

[@wickedly4]

bruh, not including sponsorships you made over $100k this year on youtube/patreon. This is the glow up you and your channel deserved, congrats. 🙌🏾👏🏾

[@bryan4386]

I haven't finished watching the video but in it you make an aside to doing a video about your taxes and I'd like to put in a vote for that being a thing in some way or form. (As well, you mentioned transparency. Please know that that is the main reason why I was lured into your channel. I like how you speak very transparently, even as you acknowledge that you can't share everything, and that you share a lot about the business and production side of things.)

[@ellie_hanabon]

I love listening you talk about anything. Please continue to make content and i'm glad you are doing fine! Can't wait for convention videos when the pandemic is over.

[@gcortez5242]

You deserve every penny you’ve made keep going I love your content!

[@the8bitzed]

I'm commenting from the beginning of the video. You deserve to do this as your full time job, you're great at it and I love hearing your view point on things. I wish you the best in this.

[@rhiana7166]

ive been following you since tanacon. love seeing your success. i can rewatch your videos and thats rare for me!

[@jamesgamesalot8239]

That “simp bomb” live stream was so much fun. In 2021 I hope you explore more long form videos. I really enjoy your breakdown and reviews. 👍🏻

[@lila7663]

Love your videos so much. I find myself watching all of them no matter how random they seem to be - you've just got such good vibes. :)

[@saraht3196]

idk which of your videos in my recommended led me here in february (your first quibi vid maybe?) and i'm glad i'm still here! thanks for the content amanda 💖

[@hsfhanaa]

I wouldn't mind a few vlog style videos of the move. It's always fun seeing people decorating or trying to deal with setting up internet and all that

[@RyanAbernathy14]

It is so awesome to see someone as level headed and down to earth as you are succeeding here on KZbin. Your content is truly a breath of fresh air! Best of luck to you with the move and I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you do in 2021.

[@ShiningLily3]

What I want to see of your content for 2021 is...you, really. I'm excited to see what you'll cook up!

[@stevenstrattonjr]

Congrats on your successful year! Some of the topics you cover would normally not capture my interest, but love your personality and the way you present your opinions and reasoning in your videos. Keep doing what you're doing, and look forward to your continued success!

[@briarnotblair]

This was extremely interesting. Moving video sounds exciting. I'd love to see more movie/TV reviews from you. I love your content, happy New year!

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

You just look so happy :) It makes me happy that your channel did well during quarantine times. Like, something real good out of the messy year.

[@eller.6322]

So happy for you! You deserve all of this success and we can't wait to see you do even better in the future.

[@c.k.g.]

So glad for your channel growth! I'm very happy for you. I was surprised when I first started watching you that you hadn't already. Wishing you the best for the future!

[@nargigolashi7334]

You should review more movies/tv shows. It's always great to hear you analyze a piece of media since you have a unique perspective and present a well-rounded opinion. (And yes I would 100% want to see you do your taxes, I'm nosy and you're entertaining)

[@sydney7701]

I love these financial reviews, it's incredibly helpful and cool to see.