How much does Waiting for a Girl like You make on YouTube?
Waiting for a Girl like You · by Foreigner - 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
|
497,416
497.42K
|
$397.93 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,135,091
1.14M
|
$908.07 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,312,685
1.31M
|
$1,050.15 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,448,185
1.45M
|
$1,158.55 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,315,442
1.32M
|
$1,052.35 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,372,763
1.37M
|
$1,098.21 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,280,707
1.28M
|
$1,024.57 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,274,418
1.27M
|
$1,019.53 | |
|
October 2026
|
218,923
218.92K
|
$175.14 | |
| Total | 9,855,630 | $7,884.50 |
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.