How much does Lou Reed - Perfect Day (Official Audio) make on YouTube?
Lou Reed - Perfect Day (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.
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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
|
160,166
160.17K
|
$128.13 | |
|
January 2026
|
200,662
200.66K
|
$160.53 | |
|
February 2026
|
211,675
211.68K
|
$169.34 | |
|
March 2026
|
230,685
230.69K
|
$184.55 | |
|
April 2026
|
226,230
226.23K
|
$180.98 | |
|
May 2026
|
213,966
213.97K
|
$171.17 | |
|
June 2026
|
192,764
192.76K
|
$154.21 | |
|
July 2026
|
180,453
180.45K
|
$144.36 | |
|
August 2026
|
198,998
199.00K
|
$159.20 | |
|
September 2026
|
264,831
264.83K
|
$211.86 | |
|
October 2026
|
32,293
32.29K
|
$25.83 | |
| Total | 2,112,723 | $1,690.18 |
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.