Corridor Net Worth: How Much Money He Makes On YouTube
(Sam and Niko) Corridor Net Worth – $15.5 Million
Corridor is a small team of video creators founded by Sam Gorski and Niko Pueringer. They have an estimated net worth of $15.5 million. Their content is mainly sci-fi, action and video game-inspired YouTube videos jam-packed with stunning VFX and movie-like cinematography.
Sam and Niko also run another channel called Sam and Niko where they do vlogs and other random content.
How Much Money Does Corridor Earn On YouTube?
The main channel has over 10 million subscribers as of 2024 and has accumulated over 2 billion views. It is able to get an average of 150,000 views per day from different sources. This should generate an estimated revenue of around $1,200 per day ($440,000 a year) from the ads that run on the videos.
The second channel, known as Corridor Crew, has over 6.5 million subscribers and has accumulated over 1.8 billion views so far. It is able to get an average of 650,000 views per day (approximately 40% of the views are from Shorts) which should generate $5,200 per day ($1.9 million a year).
YouTube content creators based in the US, UK, Canada and Australia generally get paid $2 – $12 per 1000 monetized views after YouTube takes its cut. Monetized views usually range from 40% – 80% of the total views. All these are influenced by several factors like the device played on, time of the year, the location of the viewer, ad inventory, how many ads there are on a video, how many people skip the ads, type of advertisement, ad engagement, type of content, etc.
The cost of an ad view is based on an auction between advertisers based on views. Advertisers have to bid a minimum of $0.01 per view. There is also a program known as Google Preferred where deep-pocketed companies can target ads on the top 5% most popular content. The ad rates here are higher than normal.
Apart from ads, YouTube content creators also generate extra income from other methods such as YouTube Premium, Superchats & Superstickers, Super Thanks, Channel Membership and Shopping.
YouTube Premium viewers pay a monthly fee to view premium content on YouTube and watch videos without ads. Here, content creators get paid based on watch time on their videos. The longer the viewers watch their videos, the more money they earn.
Super Chat and Super Sticker are used by fans to connect with creators during live streams and premiers. When one buys a Super Chat, their comment is highlighted within the live chat while the Super Stickers get an animated image that surfaces in live chat. Super Thanks lets creators earn revenue from viewers who want to show extra gratitude for their videos. Fans can buy a one-time animation and get to post a distinct, colorful, and customizable comment in the video’s comment section.
Shopping allows eligible creators to connect their stores to YouTube to feature their own products.
YouTube Shorts generate revenue in a different way as compared to traditional videos. The revenue from ads appearing between Shorts will be pooled together then a portion of the total revenue will be allocated to a Creator Pool. Eligible creators will be paid based on their share of total views.
General Expenses
Content creators incur a wide variety of expenses to create their content. These can include things like salaries, travel expenses, rent, buying new equipment, utilities, amenities, entertainment and other living expenses. One of the biggest expenses for most creators is taxes. Your tax brackets generally depend on your income. In a country like the United States, the highest tax rate is 37%. A combination of all these expenses determines one’s ability to save and invest, consequently how much your net worth grows.
Other Income
i) Patreon and Merchandise
Sam and Niko make extra income from their Patreon account where fans can support them with a monthly amount and in turn they can get extra features. Currently, they make an average of $4,300 per month from this platform. They also sell merchandise through their website and investment which generate passive income.
ii) Sponsorships
Corridor works directly with different companies to promote their products within their videos. They have promoted brands such as Better Help, Graphic Stock, Audible, Honey, Cook Unity, World of Warships, Raycon etc.
iii) Investments
Investments refer to the allocation of funds into various assets or financial instruments with the expectation of generating a return over time. The primary purpose of investments is to grow wealth, preserve capital, or meet specific financial goals. There are various forms of investments, including stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds, and alternative investments like commodities or cryptocurrencies. Each investment type carries its own set of risks and potential rewards.