How much does Rihanna - S&M make on YouTube?
Rihanna - S&M · by RihannaVEVO
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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
5,464,892
5.46M
|
$4,371.91 | |
|
January 2026
|
7,002,101
7.00M
|
$5,601.68 | |
|
February 2026
|
7,608,381
7.61M
|
$6,086.70 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,735,285
6.74M
|
$5,388.23 | |
|
April 2026
|
6,487,163
6.49M
|
$5,189.73 | |
|
May 2026
|
7,118,290
7.12M
|
$5,694.63 | |
|
June 2026
|
7,491,066
7.49M
|
$5,992.85 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,061,645
6.06M
|
$4,849.32 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,031,750
4.03M
|
$3,225.40 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,586,639
2.59M
|
$2,069.31 | |
| Total | 60,587,212 | $48,469.77 |
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.