How much does Lykke Li - 'Sadness Is a Blessing' (Director Tarik Saleh) make on YouTube?
Lykke Li - 'Sadness Is a Blessing' (Director Tarik Saleh) · by Lykke Li
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
|
2,444
2.44K
|
$3.67 | |
|
February 2026
|
8,225
8.22K
|
$12.34 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,688
6.69K
|
$10.03 | |
|
April 2026
|
8,188
8.19K
|
$12.28 | |
|
May 2026
|
8,558
8.56K
|
$12.84 | |
|
June 2026
|
6,051
6.05K
|
$9.08 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,184
6.18K
|
$9.28 | |
|
August 2026
|
6,797
6.80K
|
$10.20 | |
|
September 2026
|
9,527
9.53K
|
$14.29 | |
|
October 2026
|
1,477
1.48K
|
$2.22 | |
| Total | 64,139 | $96.21 |
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.