How much does Ellie Goulding - Lights (Official Video) make on YouTube?
Ellie Goulding - Lights (Official Video) · by EllieGouldingVEVO
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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,839,001
1.84M
|
$1,471.20 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,184,498
2.18M
|
$1,747.60 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,389,011
2.39M
|
$1,911.21 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,320,231
2.32M
|
$1,856.18 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,133,662
2.13M
|
$1,706.93 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,096,062
2.10M
|
$1,676.85 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,161,255
2.16M
|
$1,729.00 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,180,305
2.18M
|
$1,744.24 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,373,159
2.37M
|
$1,898.53 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,119,397
1.12M
|
$895.52 | |
| Total | 20,796,581 | $16,637.26 |
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.