How much does Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One (Official Music Video) · by SamSmithVEVO
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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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
|
1,238,636
1.24M
|
$990.91 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,295,275
1.30M
|
$1,036.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,273,534
1.27M
|
$1,018.83 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,088,154
1.09M
|
$870.52 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,254,097
1.25M
|
$1,003.28 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,090,312
1.09M
|
$872.25 | |
|
June 2026
|
991,017
991.02K
|
$792.81 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,022,650
1.02M
|
$818.12 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,118,345
1.12M
|
$894.68 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,057,636
1.06M
|
$846.11 | |
|
October 2026
|
613,323
613.32K
|
$490.66 | |
| Total | 12,042,979 | $9,634.38 |
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.