How much does Like a Boy make on YouTube?
Like a Boy · by Ciara - 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
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
|
375,247
375.25K
|
$300.20 | |
|
January 2026
|
470,046
470.05K
|
$376.04 | |
|
February 2026
|
511,200
511.20K
|
$408.96 | |
|
March 2026
|
474,376
474.38K
|
$379.50 | |
|
April 2026
|
462,748
462.75K
|
$370.20 | |
|
May 2026
|
436,990
436.99K
|
$349.59 | |
|
June 2026
|
437,728
437.73K
|
$350.18 | |
|
July 2026
|
481,497
481.50K
|
$385.20 | |
|
August 2026
|
429,981
429.98K
|
$343.98 | |
|
September 2026
|
448,959
448.96K
|
$359.17 | |
|
October 2026
|
126,083
126.08K
|
$100.87 | |
| Total | 4,654,855 | $3,723.88 |
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.