How much does Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) make on YouTube?
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) · by CHRISTOPHER CROSS - 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.
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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
|
268,157
268.16K
|
$214.53 | |
|
March 2026
|
626,292
626.29K
|
$501.03 | |
|
April 2026
|
566,872
566.87K
|
$453.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
576,844
576.84K
|
$461.48 | |
|
June 2026
|
556,658
556.66K
|
$445.33 | |
|
July 2026
|
568,876
568.88K
|
$455.10 | |
|
August 2026
|
580,608
580.61K
|
$464.49 | |
|
September 2026
|
583,042
583.04K
|
$466.43 | |
|
October 2026
|
229,156
229.16K
|
$183.32 | |
| Total | 4,556,505 | $3,645.20 |
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.