How much does James Arthur - Impossible (Lyrics) make on YouTube?
James Arthur - Impossible (Lyrics) · by Dan Music
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
2,553,944
2.55M
|
$2,043.16 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,146,869
4.15M
|
$3,317.50 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,944,476
3.94M
|
$3,155.58 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,967,862
3.97M
|
$3,174.29 | |
|
May 2026
|
4,044,519
4.04M
|
$3,235.62 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,787,694
3.79M
|
$3,030.16 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,179,790
3.18M
|
$2,543.83 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,222,724
3.22M
|
$2,578.18 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,803,971
2.80M
|
$2,243.18 | |
| Total | 31,651,849 | $25,321.48 |
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.