How much does Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness (Official Music Video) ft. MGMT make on YouTube?
Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness (Official Music Video) ft. MGMT · by KidCudiVEVO
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
|
1,385,922
1.39M
|
$1,108.74 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,561,098
1.56M
|
$1,248.88 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,630,976
1.63M
|
$1,304.78 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,552,958
1.55M
|
$1,242.37 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,555,631
1.56M
|
$1,244.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,674,041
1.67M
|
$1,339.23 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,669,586
1.67M
|
$1,335.67 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,753,972
1.75M
|
$1,403.18 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,917,062
1.92M
|
$1,533.65 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,761,169
1.76M
|
$1,408.94 | |
|
October 2026
|
179,007
179.01K
|
$143.21 | |
| Total | 16,641,422 | $13,313.14 |
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.