How much does Bette Davis Eyes make on YouTube?
Bette Davis Eyes · by Kim Carnes - Topic
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
|
991,541
991.54K
|
$793.23 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,004,944
3.00M
|
$2,403.96 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,065,482
3.07M
|
$2,452.39 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,900,664
2.90M
|
$2,320.53 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,947,878
2.95M
|
$2,358.30 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,971,143
2.97M
|
$2,376.91 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,949,892
2.95M
|
$2,359.91 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,222,541
3.22M
|
$2,578.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,872,284
2.87M
|
$2,297.83 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,076,984
3.08M
|
$2,461.59 | |
|
October 2026
|
573,449
573.45K
|
$458.76 | |
| Total | 28,576,802 | $22,861.44 |
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.