How much does Spirit make on YouTube?
Spirit · by R. Kelly - 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
|
21,118
21.12K
|
$16.89 | |
|
March 2026
|
45,151
45.15K
|
$36.12 | |
|
April 2026
|
37,867
37.87K
|
$30.29 | |
|
May 2026
|
36,123
36.12K
|
$28.90 | |
|
June 2026
|
32,878
32.88K
|
$26.30 | |
|
July 2026
|
39,617
39.62K
|
$31.69 | |
|
August 2026
|
36,527
36.53K
|
$29.22 | |
|
September 2026
|
14,064
14.06K
|
$11.25 | |
| Total | 263,345 | $210.68 |
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.