How much does The Weeknd make on YouTube?
The Weeknd · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this channel), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
This estimates YouTube ad earnings only - not the channel or creator's total net worth, which also includes sponsorships, merch, touring, and other income.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
6,941,540
6.94M
|
$5,553.23 | |
|
January 2026
|
22,824,377
22.82M
|
$18,259.50 | |
|
February 2026
|
22,000,462
22.00M
|
$17,600.37 | |
|
March 2026
|
8,496,231
8.50M
|
$6,796.98 | |
|
April 2026
|
13,881,624
13.88M
|
$11,105.30 | |
|
May 2026
|
27,628,793
27.63M
|
$22,103.03 | |
|
June 2026
|
8,735,188
8.74M
|
$6,988.15 | |
|
July 2026
|
8,205,363
8.21M
|
$6,564.29 | |
|
August 2026
|
7,437,381
7.44M
|
$5,949.90 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,660,500
3.66M
|
$2,928.40 | |
| Total | 129,811,459 | $103,849.17 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.