How much does Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side (Official Audio) make on YouTube?
Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side (Official Audio) · by LouReedVEVO
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
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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
|
502,391
502.39K
|
$401.91 | |
|
January 2026
|
560,130
560.13K
|
$448.10 | |
|
February 2026
|
537,760
537.76K
|
$430.21 | |
|
March 2026
|
522,893
522.89K
|
$418.31 | |
|
April 2026
|
506,377
506.38K
|
$405.10 | |
|
May 2026
|
562,977
562.98K
|
$450.38 | |
|
June 2026
|
505,583
505.58K
|
$404.47 | |
|
July 2026
|
555,724
555.72K
|
$444.58 | |
|
August 2026
|
606,856
606.86K
|
$485.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
589,841
589.84K
|
$471.87 | |
|
October 2026
|
67,301
67.30K
|
$53.84 | |
| Total | 5,517,833 | $4,414.27 |
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.