How much does James Arthur - A Thousand Years (Christina Perri Cover) make on YouTube?
James Arthur - A Thousand Years (Christina Perri Cover) · by James Arthur
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
|
465,467
465.47K
|
$372.37 | |
|
January 2026
|
561,523
561.52K
|
$449.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
492,447
492.45K
|
$393.96 | |
|
March 2026
|
472,739
472.74K
|
$378.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
465,697
465.70K
|
$372.56 | |
|
May 2026
|
488,834
488.83K
|
$391.07 | |
|
June 2026
|
414,905
414.90K
|
$331.92 | |
|
July 2026
|
409,884
409.88K
|
$327.91 | |
|
August 2026
|
598,482
598.48K
|
$478.79 | |
|
September 2026
|
422,161
422.16K
|
$337.73 | |
|
October 2026
|
121,772
121.77K
|
$97.42 | |
| Total | 4,913,911 | $3,931.13 |
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.