How much does I Say a Little Prayer make on YouTube?
I Say a Little Prayer · by Aretha Franklin - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
373,214
373.21K
|
$298.57 | |
|
March 2026
|
820,846
820.85K
|
$656.68 | |
|
April 2026
|
732,069
732.07K
|
$585.66 | |
|
May 2026
|
652,601
652.60K
|
$522.08 | |
|
June 2026
|
674,583
674.58K
|
$539.67 | |
|
July 2026
|
709,870
709.87K
|
$567.90 | |
|
August 2026
|
631,493
631.49K
|
$505.19 | |
|
September 2026
|
793,979
793.98K
|
$635.18 | |
|
October 2026
|
87,545
87.55K
|
$70.04 | |
| Total | 5,476,200 | $4,380.96 |
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.