How much does Smooth Operator (Single Version) 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.
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
3,078,452
3.08M
|
$2,462.76 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,946,971
3.95M
|
$3,157.58 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,969,809
3.97M
|
$3,175.85 | |
|
April 2026
|
4,047,475
4.05M
|
$3,237.98 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,478,978
4.48M
|
$3,583.18 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,846,215
3.85M
|
$3,076.97 | |
|
July 2026
|
4,964,642
4.96M
|
$3,971.71 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,461,776
3.46M
|
$2,769.42 | |
|
September 2026
|
4,421,095
4.42M
|
$3,536.88 | |
|
October 2026
|
827,586
827.59K
|
$662.07 | |
| Total | 37,042,999 | $29,634.40 |
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.