How much does Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon) (Official Video) ft. Akon make on YouTube?
Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon) (Official Video) ft. Akon · by michaeljacksonVEVO
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
Projections
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
|
774,121
774.12K
|
$619.30 | |
|
January 2026
|
909,579
909.58K
|
$727.66 | |
|
February 2026
|
965,654
965.65K
|
$772.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
936,311
936.31K
|
$749.05 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,047,012
1.05M
|
$837.61 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,540,395
1.54M
|
$1,232.32 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,237,116
1.24M
|
$989.69 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,251,928
1.25M
|
$1,001.54 | |
|
August 2026
|
974,902
974.90K
|
$779.92 | |
|
September 2026
|
616,801
616.80K
|
$493.44 | |
| Total | 10,253,819 | $8,203.06 |
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.