How much does Roar make on YouTube?
Roar · 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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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
|
3,815,354
3.82M
|
$3,052.28 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,502,969
4.50M
|
$3,602.38 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,453,448
4.45M
|
$3,562.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,124,694
4.12M
|
$3,299.76 | |
|
April 2026
|
4,833,423
4.83M
|
$3,866.74 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,663,337
3.66M
|
$2,930.67 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,334,834
4.33M
|
$3,467.87 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,336,636
4.34M
|
$3,469.31 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,506,846
4.51M
|
$3,605.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
4,154,868
4.15M
|
$3,323.89 | |
| Total | 42,726,409 | $34,181.13 |
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.