How much does George Michael - Killer/Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Official Video) make on YouTube?
George Michael - Killer/Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Official Video) · by georgemichaelVEVO
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
|
94,166
94.17K
|
$75.33 | |
|
January 2026
|
99,480
99.48K
|
$79.58 | |
|
February 2026
|
94,102
94.10K
|
$75.28 | |
|
March 2026
|
101,965
101.97K
|
$81.57 | |
|
April 2026
|
99,948
99.95K
|
$79.96 | |
|
May 2026
|
106,654
106.65K
|
$85.32 | |
|
June 2026
|
112,549
112.55K
|
$90.04 | |
|
July 2026
|
104,651
104.65K
|
$83.72 | |
|
August 2026
|
119,468
119.47K
|
$95.57 | |
|
September 2026
|
69,318
69.32K
|
$55.45 | |
| Total | 1,002,301 | $801.84 |
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.