How much does Something Just Like This make on YouTube?
Something Just Like This · by The Chainsmokers - 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
|
3,951,682
3.95M
|
$3,161.35 | |
|
January 2026
|
5,010,614
5.01M
|
$4,008.49 | |
|
February 2026
|
5,309,537
5.31M
|
$4,247.63 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,837,942
4.84M
|
$3,870.35 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,144,581
5.14M
|
$4,115.66 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,986,413
4.99M
|
$3,989.13 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,677,349
4.68M
|
$3,741.88 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,808,349
4.81M
|
$3,846.68 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,623,307
4.62M
|
$3,698.65 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,182,585
2.18M
|
$1,746.07 | |
| Total | 45,532,359 | $36,425.89 |
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.