◉ Twitch · Subscription Earnings Guide

How Much Do Twitch Streamers Make Per Sub?

Subscription revenue is the most reliable Twitch income source. Here's exactly how it works.

Subscriptions are the backbone of Twitch income — predictable, monthly, and compounding as your community grows. Here's exactly what you earn per sub at each tier and deal type.

Subscription Revenue Split

Sub TierPriceStandard (50%)Legacy 70/30
Tier 1$4.99$2.50$3.49
Tier 2$9.99$5.00$6.99
Tier 3$24.99$12.50$17.49
Prime Gaming SubFree to viewer~$2.50~$3.49

In 2023, Twitch ended new 70/30 deals for most streamers. All new partners now earn the 50/50 split — one of the lowest creator revenue shares of any major platform.

Monthly Sub Revenue Projections

Active Tier 1 SubsMonthly Revenue (50%)
50$125
100$250
500$1,250
1,000$2,500
5,000$12,500
10,000$25,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Twitch takes 50% compared to YouTube's 45% or Patreon's 5–12%. Amazon (which owns Twitch) has faced creator criticism for not improving the split. Legacy 70/30 deals existed but were phased out for new partners in 2023.
Prime subs earn the same creator revenue (~$2.50 at the 50% split) even though they cost the viewer nothing. Amazon subsidizes the creator payment from Prime subscription revenue.
The vast majority of monetized Twitch streamers have under 100 active subscribers. A streamer with 200 subs is in the top 10–15% of monetized creators on the platform.

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Final Thoughts

Twitch subscriptions are the most reliable income stream on the platform. At the 50% split, it takes discipline to build meaningful sub count — but the community that subscribes is also the community that donates bits, watches ads, and participates in sponsorships. Every sub is a compounding asset.

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