Calculate your monthly Twitch subscription revenue across Tier 1, 2, and 3 subs. See your total earnings after Twitch's revenue split.
Twitch subscriptions are the backbone of most streamers' income. Viewers pay $4.99 (Tier 1), $9.99 (Tier 2), or $24.99 (Tier 3) per month, and the streamer receives a percentage — typically 50% for affiliates and up to 70% for top partners. Understanding your sub revenue helps with financial planning and goal setting.
This calculator lets you input your subscriber count at each tier and see your monthly take-home after Twitch's cut. It accounts for the standard 50/50 split most streamers receive, though top partners may negotiate better terms.
Sub revenue is recurring and predictable, making it the most reliable income stream for full-time streamers. Tracking it monthly helps you understand your financial trajectory and set realistic growth targets.
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Knowing your exact sub revenue helps with budgeting, tax planning, and understanding what subscriber milestones you need to hit for financial goals. It also helps you evaluate whether focusing on sub growth versus other revenue streams (ads, donations) is the best use of your effort. Instant results let you compare different configurations and scenarios quickly, helping you get the best performance and value from your gaming budget.
monthly = (t1 × $4.99 + t2 × $9.99 + t3 × $24.99) × split_percentage Default split: 50% (affiliate/standard partner) Where: t1 = Tier 1 subscriber count t2 = Tier 2 subscriber count t3 = Tier 3 subscriber count
Result: $324.90/month
With 100 Tier 1 ($4.99), 10 Tier 2 ($9.99), and 2 Tier 3 ($24.99) subs at a 50% split: (100×$4.99 + 10×$9.99 + 2×$24.99) × 0.50 = $649.80 × 0.50 = $324.90 per month before taxes.
Twitch's standard revenue split gives 50% to the streamer and keeps 50%. This applies to affiliates and most partners. A small number of top-tier partners have negotiated 60/40 or 70/30 splits, but Twitch has been standardizing toward 50/50 in recent years.
Sub growth comes from consistent streaming, strong community engagement, and strategic use of sub goals. Most viewers subscribe because they feel a personal connection to the streamer, not because of emotes or badges. Focus on authentic community building.
Twitch sub revenue is taxable income. In the US, Twitch sends a 1099 form for earnings over $600/year. Set aside 25-30% of your streaming income for taxes. Consider quarterly estimated tax payments if streaming is your primary income.
Most streamers receive 50% of the sub price. Tier 1 ($4.99) pays about $2.50, Tier 2 ($9.99) pays about $5.00, and Tier 3 ($24.99) pays about $12.50. Top partners may negotiate up to 70% splits.
No, the 70/30 split is negotiated individually and is typically reserved for very large streamers. Most partners and all affiliates are on the standard 50/50 split. Twitch has been moving toward standardizing the 50/50 split.
When a viewer gifts subs in your channel, you earn the same revenue as regular subs at the gifted tier. Community gift subs can be a significant portion of income — some channels earn 30-50% of sub revenue from gifts.
Twitch pays 15 days after the end of the month in which you reach the $50 minimum payout threshold. Payments are via direct deposit, wire transfer, or check. Most streamers receive payment around the 15th of the following month.
Yes, Twitch Prime (now Gaming) subs count in your sub total and pay the Tier 1 rate at your standard split. They re-sub monthly only if the viewer remembers to manually re-subscribe, so retention is lower than paid subs.
At the standard 50% split, 1,000 Tier 1 subs generate about $2,500/month before taxes. For a livable income, most streamers need 1,500-3,000 subs plus income from ads, donations, and sponsorships. Location and expenses vary this significantly.