How much does Outside make on YouTube?
Outside · by Calvin Harris - 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
|
3,104,180
3.10M
|
$2,483.34 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,640,761
3.64M
|
$2,912.61 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,769,711
3.77M
|
$3,015.77 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,621,105
3.62M
|
$2,896.88 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,875,160
3.88M
|
$3,100.13 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,770,529
3.77M
|
$3,016.42 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,155,929
3.16M
|
$2,524.74 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,852,870
3.85M
|
$3,082.30 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,620,270
3.62M
|
$2,896.22 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,669,258
3.67M
|
$2,935.41 | |
|
October 2026
|
2,851,330
2.85M
|
$2,281.06 | |
| Total | 38,931,103 | $31,144.88 |
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.