How much does Simply Red - Something Got Me Started (Official Video) make on YouTube?
Simply Red - Something Got Me Started (Official Video) · by Simply Red
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
|
281,706
281.71K
|
$225.36 | |
|
January 2026
|
321,524
321.52K
|
$257.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
319,741
319.74K
|
$255.79 | |
|
March 2026
|
323,541
323.54K
|
$258.83 | |
|
April 2026
|
343,302
343.30K
|
$274.64 | |
|
May 2026
|
389,882
389.88K
|
$311.91 | |
|
June 2026
|
353,836
353.84K
|
$283.07 | |
|
July 2026
|
373,348
373.35K
|
$298.68 | |
|
August 2026
|
377,641
377.64K
|
$302.11 | |
|
September 2026
|
390,426
390.43K
|
$312.34 | |
|
October 2026
|
12,766
12.77K
|
$10.21 | |
| Total | 3,487,713 | $2,790.17 |
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.