How much does Careless Whisper make on YouTube?
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 2026
|
2,289,383
2.29M
|
$1,831.51 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,055,011
3.06M
|
$2,444.01 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,206,004
3.21M
|
$2,564.80 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,317,600
3.32M
|
$2,654.08 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,475,803
3.48M
|
$2,780.64 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,131,352
3.13M
|
$2,505.08 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,272,233
3.27M
|
$2,617.79 | |
|
October 2026
|
800,652
800.65K
|
$640.52 | |
| Total | 22,548,038 | $18,038.43 |
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.