How much does Light Switch make on YouTube?
Light Switch · by Charlie Puth - 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
|
1,076,972
1.08M
|
$861.58 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,184,743
1.18M
|
$947.79 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,225,812
1.23M
|
$980.65 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,086,852
1.09M
|
$869.48 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,068,608
1.07M
|
$854.89 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,053,916
1.05M
|
$843.13 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,038,750
1.04M
|
$831.00 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,008,925
1.01M
|
$807.14 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,136,275
1.14M
|
$909.02 | |
|
September 2026
|
929,616
929.62K
|
$743.69 | |
|
October 2026
|
88,024
88.02K
|
$70.42 | |
| Total | 10,898,493 | $8,718.79 |
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.