How much does Diamonds make on YouTube?
Diamonds · 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
|
12,008
12.01K
|
$9.61 | |
|
January 2026
|
12,406
12.41K
|
$9.92 | |
|
February 2026
|
10,681
10.68K
|
$8.54 | |
|
March 2026
|
10,326
10.33K
|
$8.26 | |
|
April 2026
|
14,020
14.02K
|
$11.22 | |
|
May 2026
|
11,668
11.67K
|
$9.33 | |
|
June 2026
|
9,960
9.96K
|
$7.97 | |
|
July 2026
|
9,197
9.20K
|
$7.36 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,312
5.31K
|
$4.25 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,116
3.12K
|
$2.49 | |
| Total | 98,694 | $78.96 |
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.