How much does Wherever I May Roam make on YouTube?
Wherever I May Roam · by Metallica - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
177,627
177.63K
|
$142.10 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,196,589
1.20M
|
$957.27 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,136,549
1.14M
|
$909.24 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,493,532
1.49M
|
$1,194.83 | |
|
May 2026
|
749,983
749.98K
|
$599.99 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,292,558
1.29M
|
$1,034.05 | |
|
July 2026
|
619,970
619.97K
|
$495.98 | |
|
August 2026
|
988,042
988.04K
|
$790.43 | |
|
September 2026
|
73,493
73.49K
|
$58.79 | |
| Total | 7,728,343 | $6,182.67 |
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.