How much does Problem make on YouTube?
Problem · by Ariana Grande - 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
|
2,012,022
2.01M
|
$1,609.62 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,264,341
2.26M
|
$1,811.47 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,310,955
2.31M
|
$1,848.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,414,466
2.41M
|
$1,931.57 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,298,209
2.30M
|
$1,838.57 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,256,742
2.26M
|
$1,805.39 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,542,819
2.54M
|
$2,034.26 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,816,229
2.82M
|
$2,252.98 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,237,889
2.24M
|
$1,790.31 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,122,964
2.12M
|
$1,698.37 | |
| Total | 23,276,636 | $18,621.31 |
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.