How much does Stay make on YouTube?
Stay · by Rihanna - 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
|
2,503,102
2.50M
|
$2,002.48 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,895,961
2.90M
|
$2,316.77 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,109,289
3.11M
|
$2,487.43 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,922,708
2.92M
|
$2,338.17 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,927,987
2.93M
|
$2,342.39 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,774,515
2.77M
|
$2,219.61 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,759,397
2.76M
|
$2,207.52 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,125,998
3.13M
|
$2,500.80 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,074,406
3.07M
|
$2,459.52 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,230,865
1.23M
|
$984.69 | |
| Total | 27,324,228 | $21,859.38 |
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.