How much does Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Official Music Video) · by Ed Sheeran
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
Projections
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
|
4,498,727
4.50M
|
$3,598.98 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,807,778
4.81M
|
$3,846.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,635,222
4.64M
|
$3,708.18 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,228,637
4.23M
|
$3,382.91 | |
|
April 2026
|
5,494,434
5.49M
|
$4,395.55 | |
|
May 2026
|
5,659,924
5.66M
|
$4,527.94 | |
|
June 2026
|
4,634,481
4.63M
|
$3,707.58 | |
|
July 2026
|
5,713,090
5.71M
|
$4,570.47 | |
|
August 2026
|
6,266,774
6.27M
|
$5,013.42 | |
|
September 2026
|
5,400,634
5.40M
|
$4,320.51 | |
|
October 2026
|
2,792,924
2.79M
|
$2,234.34 | |
| Total | 54,132,625 | $43,306.10 |
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.