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How Much Do OnlyFans Creators Make? Full 2026 Breakdown

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Creator Paycheck Team
· · Updated Feb 14, 2026

OnlyFans creators earn anywhere from $0 to over $100,000 per month. Earnings depend on subscriber count, subscription price, PPV content sales, and tip income. A creator with 100 paying subscribers at $9.99/month earns approximately $800 after OnlyFans' 20% cut.

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Earnings Breakdown

SubscribersSub PriceGross IncomeAfter 20% Cut
10$9.99$100$80
50$9.99$500$400
100$9.99$999$799
500$9.99$4,995$3,996
1,000$9.99$9,990$7,992

Beyond Subscriptions: PPV and Tips

Subscription revenue is just the base layer. Successful OnlyFans creators generate 30-50% of their income from pay-per-view (PPV) messages and tips. PPV content allows creators to charge $5-$50+ for individual pieces of exclusive content, significantly boosting total earnings.

Our Analysis

The most successful OnlyFans creators focus on subscriber retention over acquisition. Maintaining a loyal subscriber base that stays for 3-6+ months is more profitable than constantly chasing new subscribers who cancel after one month. Engagement, personalized content, and consistent posting schedules are the keys to retention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can OnlyFans creators make per month?
Earnings range widely: $50-$300 for casual creators, $1,000-$10,000 for active creators, and $10,000-$100,000+ for top performers.
What subscription price should I set?
Most successful creators charge $5.99-$14.99/month. Lower prices attract more subscribers while higher prices mean fewer but more committed fans.
How do OnlyFans PPV messages work?
PPV lets you send locked content to subscribers that they can unlock for an additional fee, typically $5-$50+ per message.
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Written by The Creator Paycheck Team

Our research team analyzes creator earnings data across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and OnlyFans. We aggregate publicly available CPM data, creator earnings reports, and industry benchmarks to provide accurate, transparent income estimates for content creators worldwide.