How much does Sam Smith - Lay Me Down (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Sam Smith - Lay Me Down (Official Music Video) · by SamSmithVEVO
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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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
|
842,660
842.66K
|
$674.13 | |
|
January 2026
|
887,969
887.97K
|
$710.38 | |
|
February 2026
|
912,017
912.02K
|
$729.61 | |
|
March 2026
|
738,691
738.69K
|
$590.95 | |
|
April 2026
|
694,749
694.75K
|
$555.80 | |
|
May 2026
|
745,751
745.75K
|
$596.60 | |
|
June 2026
|
708,448
708.45K
|
$566.76 | |
|
July 2026
|
727,663
727.66K
|
$582.13 | |
|
August 2026
|
763,277
763.28K
|
$610.62 | |
|
September 2026
|
468,729
468.73K
|
$374.98 | |
| Total | 7,489,954 | $5,991.96 |
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.