How much does John Legend - Ordinary People (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
John Legend - Ordinary People (Official Music Video) · by johnlegendVEVO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
124,138
124.14K
|
$99.31 | |
|
March 2026
|
230,789
230.79K
|
$184.63 | |
|
April 2026
|
223,286
223.29K
|
$178.63 | |
|
May 2026
|
228,931
228.93K
|
$183.14 | |
|
June 2026
|
213,089
213.09K
|
$170.47 | |
|
July 2026
|
232,798
232.80K
|
$186.24 | |
|
August 2026
|
221,515
221.51K
|
$177.21 | |
|
September 2026
|
225,489
225.49K
|
$180.39 | |
| Total | 1,700,035 | $1,360.03 |
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.