How much does Cruel Summer make on YouTube?
Cruel Summer · by Taylor Swift - 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.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
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
|
4,507,720
4.51M
|
$3,606.18 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,878,422
4.88M
|
$3,902.74 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,814,415
4.81M
|
$3,851.53 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,017,667
4.02M
|
$3,214.13 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,555,423
5.56M
|
$4,444.34 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,925,585
5.93M
|
$4,740.47 | |
|
June 2026
|
5,510,156
5.51M
|
$4,408.12 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,126,738
6.13M
|
$4,901.39 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,001,342
5.00M
|
$4,001.07 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,216,931
2.22M
|
$1,773.54 | |
| Total | 48,554,399 | $38,843.52 |
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.