How much does Katy Perry - California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg make on YouTube?
Katy Perry - California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg · by KatyPerryVEVO
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
|
2,883,380
2.88M
|
$2,306.70 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,216,500
3.22M
|
$2,573.20 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,361,378
3.36M
|
$2,689.10 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,089,367
3.09M
|
$2,471.49 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,456,658
3.46M
|
$2,765.33 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,604,966
3.60M
|
$2,883.97 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,576,461
3.58M
|
$2,861.17 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,545,346
3.55M
|
$2,836.28 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,442,720
3.44M
|
$2,754.18 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,813,021
1.81M
|
$1,450.42 | |
| Total | 31,989,797 | $25,591.84 |
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.