How much does Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video - Shortened Version) make on YouTube?
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video - Shortened Version) · by michaeljacksonVEVO
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
|
949,913
949.91K
|
$759.93 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,532,538
2.53M
|
$2,026.03 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,997,709
3.00M
|
$2,398.17 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,033,280
3.03M
|
$2,426.62 | |
|
April 2026
|
7,033,109
7.03M
|
$5,626.49 | |
|
May 2026
|
28,492,047
28.49M
|
$22,793.64 | |
|
June 2026
|
26,466,229
26.47M
|
$21,172.98 | |
|
July 2026
|
17,649,310
17.65M
|
$14,119.45 | |
|
August 2026
|
12,988,814
12.99M
|
$10,391.05 | |
|
September 2026
|
7,050,223
7.05M
|
$5,640.18 | |
| Total | 109,193,172 | $87,354.54 |
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.