🎮 Twitch Revenue Calculator
Estimate your Twitch streaming income from multiple revenue sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Twitch streamers make per sub?
Twitch subscription revenue split: New affiliates/partners: 50/50 split. Tier 1 ($4.99): You get $2.50. Tier 2 ($9.99): You get $5.00. Tier 3 ($24.99): You get $12.50. Top partners (1,000+ subs): Negotiate 60/40 or 70/30 splits. Some mega streamers get 80/20. Additional: Prime Gaming subs count same as Tier 1. Gift subs same split. Chargebacks deducted from earnings. Twitch keeps 100% of subscription page ads.
How do Twitch Bits work and how much are they worth?
Bits are Twitch's virtual currency. Value: 100 Bits = $1.00 to streamer (you keep 100%). Viewers pay MORE to buy: 100 Bits cost $1.40, 1,000 Bits cost $10, 10,000 Bits cost $126. Twitch's cut is in the purchase price, not your earnings. Benefits: (1) No chargebacks. (2) Instant revenue. (3) On-screen alerts boost engagement. (4) Tax-friendly (no PayPal fees). Top streamers make $1,000-10,000/month from Bits. Encourage with Bit goals, alerts, and leaderboards.
What is the average income for small Twitch streamers?
Income by channel size: 0-10 avg viewers: $0-50/month (mostly friends). 10-50 avg viewers: $50-300/month (affiliate level, hobby income). 50-100 avg viewers: $300-1,000/month (part-time income). 100-500 avg viewers: $1,000-5,000/month (can be full-time with low expenses). 500-1,000 avg viewers: $5,000-15,000/month (solid full-time). 1,000+ avg viewers: $15,000-100,000+/month (career streamer). Key: 75+ concurrent viewers needed to make minimum wage full-time. Average 100+ viewers = $2,000-3,000/month realistic.
How can I increase my Twitch earnings?
10 revenue strategies: (1) Stream consistently (same schedule). (2) Enable ALL revenue streams (subs, bits, donations). (3) Offer exclusive perks (emotes, Discord roles, sub-only streams). (4) Run sub goals and Bit challenges. (5) Thank every subscriber by name. (6) Create YouTube highlights (drive traffic). (7) Network with other streamers (raids, collabs). (8) Negotiate sponsorships (NordVPN, G Fuel, etc.). (9) Sell merchandise (Streamlabs merch integration). (10) Diversify income (Patreon, coaching, content creation courses). Top tip: 1 loyal viewer worth 10 casual ones.
Do I need to be a Twitch Partner to make money?
No! Twitch Affiliate enough to monetize. AFFILIATE requirements (easier): 50 followers, 500 total minutes broadcast, 7 unique broadcast days, 3+ concurrent viewers average. Enables: Subscriptions, Bits, ads (limited). PARTNER requirements (harder): 75+ avg viewers, 25 hours streamed, 12 unique days, application review. Enables: Higher revenue split (negotiable), more emotes, priority support, better ad rates, verified checkmark. Reality: 95% of streamers are Affiliates, not Partners. Focus on Affiliate first, grow to 100+ avg viewers, then apply for Partner. Many full-time streamers are Affiliates making $5K+/month.
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