How much does Wide Awake make on YouTube?
Wide Awake · by Katy Perry - 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.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,486,849
1.49M
|
$1,189.48 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,625,485
1.63M
|
$1,300.39 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,616,515
2.62M
|
$2,093.21 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,205,183
2.21M
|
$1,764.15 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,514,009
2.51M
|
$2,011.21 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,481,141
2.48M
|
$1,984.91 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,506,272
2.51M
|
$2,005.02 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,198,618
2.20M
|
$1,758.89 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,101,218
2.10M
|
$1,680.97 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,116,497
2.12M
|
$1,693.20 | |
| Total | 21,851,787 | $17,481.43 |
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.