Twitch Money Calculator
Estimate your Twitch earnings from subscriptions, bits, ads, and donations. Input your average viewers and get realistic 2026 income projections.
Estimated Earnings
Earnings Projection Table
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How This Is Calculated
How We Calculate Your Twitch Earnings
Twitch monetization is unique because it relies heavily on subscriptions, bits, and donations rather than pure view-based ad revenue. Our calculator estimates total earnings using:
Estimated Earnings = (Ad Revenue) + (Sub Revenue) + (Bits Revenue)
Each component is calculated based on:
- Average Viewers: Your concurrent viewer count determines potential ad impressions, subscription likelihood, and overall earning capacity.
- Stream Category: Just Chatting/IRL streams tend to generate more donations and bits, while gaming streams typically have higher subscription rates.
- Region: Viewers from higher-income countries are more likely to subscribe and donate at higher amounts.
Important: Twitch income varies enormously between streamers. Our estimates assume typical conversion rates for subscriptions and donations. Actual earnings depend heavily on community building, content quality, and streaming schedule consistency.
How Much Do Twitch Streamers Make in 2026?
Twitch remains the dominant live streaming platform for gaming and entertainment. Unlike YouTube or TikTok, Twitch income comes primarily from subscriptions, bits (donations), and ad revenue rather than view-based CPM. In 2026, a Twitch Partner can earn between $2.50 and $3.50 per subscriber depending on their contract, plus additional income from bits, ads, and donations.
Twitch Earnings by Viewer Count
Your average concurrent viewer (CCV) count is the primary metric that determines your Twitch income:
| Avg Viewers | Est. Monthly Subs | Est. Monthly Earnings | Streamer Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 viewers | 15 – 30 | $75 – $200 | Small streamer |
| 50 viewers | 75 – 150 | $400 – $1,000 | Growing streamer |
| 250 viewers | 375 – 750 | $2,000 – $5,000 | Established Partner |
| 1,000 viewers | 1,500 – 3,000 | $8,000 – $20,000 | Top streamer |
| 5,000+ viewers | 7,500+ | $50,000+ | Elite streamer |
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Twitch Revenue Streams Explained
Twitch streamers earn from multiple sources simultaneously:
- Subscriptions: $2.50–$3.50 per Tier 1 sub (50/50 to 70/30 split depending on partner status)
- Bits: Twitch takes approximately 29% of bit purchases; streamers receive $0.01 per bit
- Ads: Pre-roll and mid-roll ads pay $2.00–$10.00 CPM
- Donations: Direct PayPal/streamline donations (100% to creator minus processing fees)
Can You Make a Full-Time Income on Twitch?
| Average Viewers | Monthly Income | Income Level |
|---|---|---|
| 25 viewers | $200 – $500 | Side income – hobby money |
| 100 viewers | $1,000 – $2,500 | Part-time income – meaningful supplement |
| 500 viewers | $5,000 – $12,000 | Full-time income – sustainable career |
| 2,000 viewers | $20,000 – $50,000 | Professional creator – excellent income |
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