How much does Calvin Harris, Sam Smith - Promises (Official Lyric Video) make on YouTube?
Calvin Harris, Sam Smith - Promises (Official Lyric Video) · by CalvinHarrisVEVO
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
|
744,527
744.53K
|
$595.62 | |
|
January 2026
|
932,506
932.51K
|
$746.00 | |
|
February 2026
|
911,083
911.08K
|
$728.87 | |
|
March 2026
|
985,428
985.43K
|
$788.34 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,085,259
1.09M
|
$868.21 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,080,855
1.08M
|
$864.68 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,108,350
1.11M
|
$886.68 | |
|
July 2026
|
867,480
867.48K
|
$693.98 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,877,906
1.88M
|
$1,502.32 | |
|
September 2026
|
591,426
591.43K
|
$473.14 | |
| Total | 10,184,820 | $8,147.86 |
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.