Twitch Payout Calculator
Your total Twitch payout combines three revenue streams — subscriptions, Bits, and ad revenue — into one number. A streamer with 500 Tier 1 subs, 5,000 Bits, and $50 in monthly ad revenue earns roughly $1,347.50 per month combined. Enter your own numbers below for an exact monthly and yearly estimate.
Your Estimated Twitch Payout
* All calculations run in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Estimates are based on Twitch's published subscription and Bits prices and do not account for taxes, payment processing fees, or regional pricing adjustments.
How This Twitch Payout Calculator Works
This tool adds up three separate Twitch income sources into a single combined payout:
- Subscription revenue = your sub count × the price of your selected tier × your revenue split (50% or 70%)
- Bits revenue = your monthly Bits × $0.01 — streamers keep 100% of Bit value, with no revenue split
- Ad revenue = the monthly estimate you enter, since Twitch's ad CPM varies by audience region, ad settings, and season
Monthly Payout = Subscription Revenue + Bits Revenue + Ad Revenue, and Yearly Payout = Monthly Payout × 12.
Twitch Subscription Revenue by Tier
Twitch subscriptions come in three tiers, and Affiliates/Partners keep 50% of the price by default:
| Tier | Price | 50% Split | 70% Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $4.99/mo | $2.50 | $3.49 |
| Tier 2 | $9.99/mo | $5.00 | $6.99 |
| Tier 3 | $24.99/mo | $12.50 | $17.49 |
Partners between the two extremes can also qualify for a 60% Partner Plus Level 1 split. For a full breakdown across every split level and an exact tier-by-tier count, use our Twitch sub money calculator.
Twitch Bits Revenue
Bits are Twitch's virtual cheer currency. Every Bit is worth exactly $0.01 to the streamer, with no revenue split — a viewer who cheers 1,000 Bits sends the streamer the full $10.00. Twitch marks up what viewers pay to buy Bits, but that markup never touches the streamer's payout. See exact bundle pricing with our Twitch Bits to USD calculator.
Twitch Ad Revenue
Affiliates and Partners earn a share of Twitch's ad revenue, typically starting around 30% and rising to roughly 55% for streamers enrolled in the Ads Incentive Program who run at least three minutes of ads per hour. Ad income is based on CPM — what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions — which shifts with audience region, time of year, and your own ad settings, so there is no single formula that fits every channel. Check your Twitch Analytics dashboard for your actual ad revenue over the last 30 days, then enter that number above to fold it into your combined payout.
Example Combined Payouts at Different Streamer Sizes
These illustrative examples show how the three revenue streams stack up at different channel sizes (using the "typical mix" tier price of $5.79):
| Streamer Size | Subs / Bits / Ads | Monthly Payout | Yearly Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (Affiliate, 50% split) | 50 subs, 500 Bits, $10 ads | ~$159.75 | ~$1,917 |
| Mid-size (Affiliate, 50% split) | 300 subs, 3,000 Bits, $40 ads | ~$938.50 | ~$11,262 |
| Large (Partner Plus, 70% split) | 1,500 subs, 20,000 Bits, $300 ads | ~$6,579.50 | ~$78,954 |
How to Use This Twitch Payout Calculator
- Enter your total subscriber count and pick the tier that matches most of your subs (or leave "Typical mix" selected if you're not sure).
- Select your revenue split — 50% for standard Affiliates and most Partners, or 70% for Partner Plus Level 2.
- Add your average Bits received per month and your estimated monthly ad revenue (check your Twitch Analytics dashboard for this number).
- Click "Calculate My Payout" to see your combined monthly and yearly total, broken down by revenue source.
Growing Your Twitch Revenue
All three revenue streams grow with a larger, more engaged audience. Meeting the Twitch Affiliate requirements unlocks subs, Bits, and ads in the first place — from there, grow your Twitch audience to convert more viewers into subscribers and cheerers. Viewers who want to support you without spending their own money can also gift subscriptions; see the full gifted subs cost breakdown for pricing at every tier and quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money does Twitch pay for 1,000 views?
Twitch doesn't pay per view — ad revenue is based on CPM (cost per 1,000 ad impressions, not video views), typically $3–$6 depending on audience region. At a 50% revenue share, that works out to roughly $1.50–$3.00 per 1,000 ad impressions served, before factoring in your specific ad settings.
How much is $1,000,000 gifted on Twitch?
$1,000,000 in gifted Tier 1 subs ($4.99 each) works out to just over 200,400 subs. At the standard 50% split, the streamer keeps about $500,000; at a 70% Partner Plus split, closer to $700,000. See our full gifted subs cost breakdown for pricing at every tier and quantity.
How many viewers on Twitch do you need to make $10,000 a month?
There's no fixed ratio — it depends on sub conversion, Bits, and ad settings — but as a rough benchmark, a channel averaging 300–400 concurrent viewers with an 8–10% sub conversion rate (roughly 1,300–1,600 Tier 1 subs) can clear $3,500–$4,000/month from subs alone at a 50% split. Add Bits and ad revenue on top, and $10,000/month combined becomes realistic. Plug your own numbers into the calculator above to see where you land.
How much are 5,000 subs on Twitch worth?
5,000 Tier 1 subscriptions generate $24,950 in total subscription spend (5,000 × $4.99). At the standard 50/50 split, the streamer earns about $12,475 per month; at a 70/30 Partner Plus split, about $17,465 per month. Use the calculator above with your actual tier mix for a precise figure.
Does this calculator include all of my Twitch income?
It covers the three most common sources — subscriptions, Bits, and ad revenue — which make up the bulk of most streamers' Twitch earnings. It doesn't include sponsorships, brand deals, or direct donations through third-party services, since those vary too much deal-to-deal to estimate with a formula.
However you earn on Twitch, this calculator brings subscriptions, Bits, and ad revenue together into one clear monthly and yearly number — no spreadsheet required.