How much does Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer (Acoustic Cover) by Kory Wheeler make on YouTube?
Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer (Acoustic Cover) by Kory Wheeler · by The Acoustic Room
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
|
8,069
8.07K
|
$6.46 | |
|
March 2026
|
21,325
21.32K
|
$17.06 | |
|
April 2026
|
19,840
19.84K
|
$15.87 | |
|
May 2026
|
16,056
16.06K
|
$12.84 | |
|
June 2026
|
15,196
15.20K
|
$12.16 | |
|
July 2026
|
14,776
14.78K
|
$11.82 | |
|
August 2026
|
17,484
17.48K
|
$13.99 | |
|
September 2026
|
7,396
7.40K
|
$5.92 | |
| Total | 120,142 | $96.11 |
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.