How much does Unholy make on YouTube?
Unholy · by Sam Smith - 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
Projections
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
|
891,829
891.83K
|
$713.46 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,258,731
1.26M
|
$1,006.98 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,293,569
1.29M
|
$1,034.86 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,208,085
1.21M
|
$966.47 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,149,566
1.15M
|
$919.65 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,202,572
1.20M
|
$962.06 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,156,999
1.16M
|
$925.60 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,287,400
1.29M
|
$1,029.92 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,497,881
1.50M
|
$1,198.30 | |
|
September 2026
|
672,397
672.40K
|
$537.92 | |
| Total | 11,619,029 | $9,295.22 |
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.