What this calculator does
Streamers are paid from several sources at once. This calculator adds up one month: paid subscriptions times your share, Twitch Bits, ad revenue, donations after the payment fee and gifts or other rewards such as TikTok LIVE Gifts. It shows what each source brings, the total per hour streamed and the yearly amount at the same pace, and can pass the yearly total to the creator tax calculator.
How each source is counted
- Subscriptions: number × price × your share. Your share depends on your agreement with the platform, so enter the one in your contract or dashboard.
- Bits: Twitch pays Partners and Affiliates 1 cent for each Bit cheered in their chat, so 5,000 Bits are worth $50.
- Ads: the ad revenue shown in your dashboard for the month.
- Donations: the amount donated minus the payment service's fee.
- Gifts and rewards: TikTok LIVE Gifts and similar rewards have no fixed public rate, so enter the dollar amount your account shows.
Example: 100 subscriptions at $4.99 with a 50% share, 5,000 Bits, $60 of ads and $150 of donations with a 3% fee make about $505 for the month, or $8.42 per hour over 60 hours.
Rules to know
Platforms pay out only to streamers in their monetization programs, such as Twitch Affiliate or Partner, each with its own entry rules and payout minimums. Say clearly when a brand pays you or gives you something, in the stream itself. Income from streaming is taxable, usually as self-employment income.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Twitch Bit worth to the streamer?
Twitch pays Partners and Affiliates $0.01 for each Bit cheered in their chat.
How much do streamers make per hour?
It varies widely with audience size and how viewers support you. Enter a month of your own numbers and the hours you streamed to see your hourly figure.
How are TikTok LIVE gifts paid?
Viewers send gifts that turn into rewards in your account. TikTok does not publish a fixed rate, so use the amount shown in your account.
Do I pay tax on donations?
Donations and tips received for your streams are generally taxable income in the U.S. The creator tax calculator gives an estimate; this is not tax advice.