How much does George Michael - Careless Whisper (Official Video) make on YouTube?
George Michael - Careless Whisper (Official Video) · by georgemichaelVEVO
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
|
12,290,092
12.29M
|
$9,832.07 | |
|
January 2026
|
11,441,877
11.44M
|
$9,153.50 | |
|
February 2026
|
11,361,831
11.36M
|
$9,089.46 | |
|
March 2026
|
10,421,384
10.42M
|
$8,337.11 | |
|
April 2026
|
11,112,642
11.11M
|
$8,890.11 | |
|
May 2026
|
11,677,046
11.68M
|
$9,341.64 | |
|
June 2026
|
10,626,728
10.63M
|
$8,501.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
11,641,795
11.64M
|
$9,313.44 | |
|
August 2026
|
12,424,012
12.42M
|
$9,939.21 | |
|
September 2026
|
13,038,087
13.04M
|
$10,430.47 | |
|
October 2026
|
7,914,942
7.91M
|
$6,331.95 | |
| Total | 123,950,436 | $99,160.35 |
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.