Twitch streamers earn from subscriptions (50% split), bits ($0.01 each) and ad revenue.
What this calculator does
A streamer with 500 avg viewers and 200 subs earns roughly $500–
,500/month.
When to use this calculator
Use this calculator when estimating the monetisation potential of a channel or account before committing significant time or investment to growing it. Revenue estimates help set realistic expectations for content creator economics.
Common mistakes
A frequent error is conflating views with revenue-generating impressions. Not every view generates an ad impression — ad blockers, skip rates, and video format all affect monetisable inventory. Actual earnings are typically lower than view-count-based estimates.
Real-world scenarios
A content creator with 80,000 YouTube subscribers and an average of 150,000 monthly views estimates their CPM-based ad revenue at roughly £450–£600/month — a useful benchmark for deciding whether to prioritise monetisation or continue growing the audience first.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Twitch streamers make per sub?
Affiliates get ~$2.50/sub (50% of $4.99). Partners negotiate up to 70% ($3.50/sub).