The first year I did nothing at all. And when the views grew, then 50-100 dollars a month, now I can get a few thousand, since not only from monetization, but thanks to my channel, I can make collaborations, advertise various products in my videos.
After all, making money on YouTube is not only the monetization of views on the platform itself, but there are many more interesting options. For example, air creators ecosystem, in their meetup, told how to make money on merch and brand deals. And judging by their partners and how much they earn, it's hard to disagree