How much does Red Light Special make on YouTube?
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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
|
333,303
333.30K
|
$266.64 | |
|
January 2026
|
355,293
355.29K
|
$284.23 | |
|
February 2026
|
351,530
351.53K
|
$281.22 | |
|
March 2026
|
375,633
375.63K
|
$300.51 | |
|
April 2026
|
333,959
333.96K
|
$267.17 | |
|
May 2026
|
341,190
341.19K
|
$272.95 | |
|
June 2026
|
328,239
328.24K
|
$262.59 | |
|
July 2026
|
357,949
357.95K
|
$286.36 | |
|
August 2026
|
320,251
320.25K
|
$256.20 | |
|
September 2026
|
369,124
369.12K
|
$295.30 | |
|
October 2026
|
84,476
84.48K
|
$67.58 | |
| Total | 3,550,947 | $2,840.76 |
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.