How much does Starships make on YouTube?
Starships · by Nicki Minaj - Topic
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), 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.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,476,134
1.48M
|
$1,180.91 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,638,861
1.64M
|
$1,311.09 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,650,261
1.65M
|
$1,320.21 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,788,478
1.79M
|
$1,430.78 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,871,390
1.87M
|
$1,497.11 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,144,639
2.14M
|
$1,715.71 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,996,043
2.00M
|
$1,596.83 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,045,322
2.05M
|
$1,636.26 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,263,921
2.26M
|
$1,811.14 | |
|
September 2026
|
933,891
933.89K
|
$747.11 | |
| Total | 17,808,940 | $14,247.15 |
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.