How much does Leave a Light On make on YouTube?
Leave a Light On · by Tom Walker - 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
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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
|
1,068,666
1.07M
|
$854.93 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,031,788
1.03M
|
$825.43 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,135,159
1.14M
|
$908.13 | |
|
March 2026
|
898,887
898.89K
|
$719.11 | |
|
April 2026
|
874,372
874.37K
|
$699.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
752,705
752.71K
|
$602.16 | |
|
June 2026
|
771,928
771.93K
|
$617.54 | |
|
July 2026
|
835,129
835.13K
|
$668.10 | |
|
August 2026
|
859,989
859.99K
|
$687.99 | |
|
September 2026
|
904,472
904.47K
|
$723.58 | |
|
October 2026
|
191,689
191.69K
|
$153.35 | |
| Total | 9,324,784 | $7,459.83 |
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.