How much does Unholy make on YouTube?
Unholy · by Sam Smith - 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
|
4,261,341
4.26M
|
$3,409.07 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,524,093
4.52M
|
$3,619.27 | |
|
February 2026
|
5,349,174
5.35M
|
$4,279.34 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,593,515
4.59M
|
$3,674.81 | |
|
April 2026
|
4,688,072
4.69M
|
$3,750.46 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,303,600
4.30M
|
$3,442.88 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,276,515
4.28M
|
$3,421.21 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,324,425
4.32M
|
$3,459.54 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,743,095
4.74M
|
$3,794.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,949,529
1.95M
|
$1,559.62 | |
| Total | 43,013,359 | $34,410.69 |
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.