How much does Lights make on YouTube?
Lights · by Ellie Goulding - 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
|
951,269
951.27K
|
$761.02 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,067,672
1.07M
|
$854.14 | |
|
February 2026
|
370,681
370.68K
|
$296.54 | |
|
March 2026
|
326,966
326.97K
|
$261.57 | |
|
April 2026
|
286,336
286.34K
|
$229.07 | |
|
May 2026
|
269,721
269.72K
|
$215.78 | |
|
June 2026
|
238,694
238.69K
|
$190.96 | |
|
July 2026
|
199,332
199.33K
|
$159.47 | |
|
August 2026
|
216,658
216.66K
|
$173.33 | |
|
September 2026
|
203,650
203.65K
|
$162.92 | |
| Total | 4,130,979 | $3,304.78 |
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.