How much does Complicated make on YouTube?
Complicated · by Avril Lavigne - 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
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
|
2,837,545
2.84M
|
$2,270.04 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,401,350
3.40M
|
$2,721.08 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,483,358
3.48M
|
$2,786.69 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,298,990
3.30M
|
$2,639.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,646,020
3.65M
|
$2,916.82 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,464,562
3.46M
|
$2,771.65 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,344,722
3.34M
|
$2,675.78 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,569,289
3.57M
|
$2,855.43 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,720,319
3.72M
|
$2,976.26 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,941,359
3.94M
|
$3,153.09 | |
|
October 2026
|
275,767
275.77K
|
$220.61 | |
| Total | 34,983,281 | $27,986.62 |
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.