How much does The Weekend make on YouTube?
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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
|
556,415
556.41K
|
$445.13 | |
|
January 2026
|
562,588
562.59K
|
$450.07 | |
|
February 2026
|
541,721
541.72K
|
$433.38 | |
|
March 2026
|
622,985
622.99K
|
$498.39 | |
|
April 2026
|
563,774
563.77K
|
$451.02 | |
|
May 2026
|
527,016
527.02K
|
$421.61 | |
|
June 2026
|
539,991
539.99K
|
$431.99 | |
|
July 2026
|
591,539
591.54K
|
$473.23 | |
|
August 2026
|
476,677
476.68K
|
$381.34 | |
|
September 2026
|
557,606
557.61K
|
$446.08 | |
|
October 2026
|
62,772
62.77K
|
$50.22 | |
| Total | 5,603,084 | $4,482.47 |
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.