How much does Carry on Wayward Son make on YouTube?
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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
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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
|
679,756
679.76K
|
$543.80 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,370,008
2.37M
|
$1,896.01 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,316,020
2.32M
|
$1,852.82 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,477,371
2.48M
|
$1,981.90 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,753,325
2.75M
|
$2,202.66 | |
|
May 2026
|
2,580,964
2.58M
|
$2,064.77 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,342,608
2.34M
|
$1,874.09 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,498,542
2.50M
|
$1,998.83 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,025,459
3.03M
|
$2,420.37 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,229,338
2.23M
|
$1,783.47 | |
|
October 2026
|
314,881
314.88K
|
$251.90 | |
| Total | 23,588,272 | $18,870.62 |
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.