How much does Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer (Official Audio) make on YouTube?
Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer (Official Audio) · by Taylor Swift
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
|
3,222,876
3.22M
|
$2,578.30 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,593,742
3.59M
|
$2,874.99 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,550,516
3.55M
|
$2,840.41 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,377,643
3.38M
|
$2,702.11 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,643,806
3.64M
|
$2,915.04 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,816,883
3.82M
|
$3,053.51 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,819,483
3.82M
|
$3,055.59 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,536,096
3.54M
|
$2,828.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,682,436
3.68M
|
$2,945.95 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,080,019
2.08M
|
$1,664.02 | |
| Total | 34,323,500 | $27,458.80 |
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.