Bruno Mars vs The Weeknd: who earns more on YouTube?

The Weeknd earns an estimated $12,700–$38,000 a month from YouTube ads, about 1.2× Bruno Mars's estimated $9,480–$33,000.

MetricBruno MarsThe Weeknd
Est. monthly revenue$9,480–$33,000$12,700–$38,000
Est. yearly revenue$114K–$396K$152K–$456K
Per long-form video$13,500–$47,100—
Subscribers44.6M40.3M
Est. monthly views27.8M632.7M
Shorts share of views3%100%
Videos130205
CategoryEntertainment and vlogsEntertainment and vlogs
RPM (per 1,000 views)$0.35–$1.2$0.35–$1.2

Where does the gap come from?

  • The Weeknd gets about 632.7M views a month versus 27.8M for Bruno Mars. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.

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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Frequently asked questions

Who earns more, Bruno Mars or The Weeknd?

The Weeknd earns an estimated $12,700–$38,000 a month from YouTube ads, about 1.2× Bruno Mars's estimated $9,480–$33,000.

How many subscribers do Bruno Mars and The Weeknd have?

Bruno Mars has about 44.6M subscribers and The Weeknd about 40.3M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.

Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →