How much does The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (Karaoke Version) make on YouTube?
The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (Karaoke Version) · by Sing King
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
|
90,999
91.00K
|
$72.80 | |
|
March 2026
|
176,211
176.21K
|
$140.97 | |
|
April 2026
|
179,240
179.24K
|
$143.39 | |
|
May 2026
|
209,036
209.04K
|
$167.23 | |
|
June 2026
|
176,035
176.03K
|
$140.83 | |
|
July 2026
|
187,981
187.98K
|
$150.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
220,202
220.20K
|
$176.16 | |
|
September 2026
|
102,144
102.14K
|
$81.72 | |
| Total | 1,341,848 | $1,073.48 |
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.