How much does Nickelback - What Are You Waiting For? (Lyric Video) make on YouTube?
Nickelback - What Are You Waiting For? (Lyric Video) · by NickelbackVEVO
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
|
80,768
80.77K
|
$64.61 | |
|
March 2026
|
189,675
189.68K
|
$151.74 | |
|
April 2026
|
180,244
180.24K
|
$144.20 | |
|
May 2026
|
186,791
186.79K
|
$149.43 | |
|
June 2026
|
155,662
155.66K
|
$124.53 | |
|
July 2026
|
163,954
163.95K
|
$131.16 | |
|
August 2026
|
242,219
242.22K
|
$193.78 | |
|
September 2026
|
231,251
231.25K
|
$185.00 | |
|
October 2026
|
27,812
27.81K
|
$22.25 | |
| Total | 1,458,376 | $1,166.70 |
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.