How much does Otis Redding-Sitting on the dock of the bay make on YouTube?
Otis Redding-Sitting on the dock of the bay · by AmericanAirlinesRule
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
|
24,752
24.75K
|
$19.80 | |
|
January 2026
|
26,720
26.72K
|
$21.38 | |
|
February 2026
|
26,702
26.70K
|
$21.36 | |
|
March 2026
|
26,200
26.20K
|
$20.96 | |
|
April 2026
|
29,349
29.35K
|
$23.48 | |
|
May 2026
|
30,643
30.64K
|
$24.51 | |
|
June 2026
|
28,475
28.48K
|
$22.78 | |
|
July 2026
|
28,516
28.52K
|
$22.81 | |
|
August 2026
|
37,772
37.77K
|
$30.22 | |
|
September 2026
|
32,860
32.86K
|
$26.29 | |
|
October 2026
|
8,392
8.39K
|
$6.71 | |
| Total | 300,381 | $240.30 |
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.