| Metric | Ariana Grande | Ed Sheeran |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $48.8K–$167K | $6,310–$18,900 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $586K–$2M | $75.7K–$227K |
| Per long-form video | $61.5K–$214K | — |
| Subscribers | 58.3M | 59.3M |
| Est. monthly views | 412.8M | 315.3M |
| Shorts share of views | 70% | 100% |
| Videos | 297 | 792 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.35–$1.2 | $0.35–$1.2 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Ariana Grande gets about 412.8M views a month versus 315.3M for Ed Sheeran. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 100% of Ed Sheeran's views come from Shorts (Ariana Grande: 70%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, Ariana Grande or Ed Sheeran?
Ariana Grande earns an estimated $48.8K–$167K a month from YouTube ads, about 8.6× Ed Sheeran's estimated $6,310–$18,900.
How many subscribers do Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran have?
Ariana Grande has about 58.3M subscribers and Ed Sheeran about 59.3M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →