How much does George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Official Video) make on YouTube?
George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Official Video) · by georgemichaelVEVO
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
|
461,917
461.92K
|
$369.53 | |
|
January 2026
|
424,083
424.08K
|
$339.27 | |
|
February 2026
|
418,605
418.61K
|
$334.88 | |
|
March 2026
|
402,522
402.52K
|
$322.02 | |
|
April 2026
|
415,240
415.24K
|
$332.19 | |
|
May 2026
|
407,473
407.47K
|
$325.98 | |
|
June 2026
|
405,349
405.35K
|
$324.28 | |
|
July 2026
|
405,661
405.66K
|
$324.53 | |
|
August 2026
|
465,730
465.73K
|
$372.58 | |
|
September 2026
|
285,367
285.37K
|
$228.29 | |
| Total | 4,091,947 | $3,273.56 |
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.