How much does Lumière make on YouTube?
Lumière · by Lorien Testard - 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
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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
|
1,925,846
1.93M
|
$1,540.68 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,775,806
1.78M
|
$1,420.64 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,431,748
1.43M
|
$1,145.40 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,389,390
1.39M
|
$1,111.51 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,402,557
1.40M
|
$1,122.05 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,267,648
1.27M
|
$1,014.12 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,005,119
1.01M
|
$804.10 | |
|
July 2026
|
928,214
928.21K
|
$742.57 | |
|
August 2026
|
967,100
967.10K
|
$773.68 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,150,722
1.15M
|
$920.58 | |
|
October 2026
|
250,383
250.38K
|
$200.31 | |
| Total | 13,494,533 | $10,795.63 |
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.