Spotify royalty calculator
Enter a stream count to estimate the payout. Spotify has no fixed per-stream rate, so this uses the typical $0.003 to $0.005 paid to the rights holder, before any distributor cut.
Estimated payout
$300
to $500
Per-stream rate used
$0.003
to $0.005 (gross, before distributor)
This is an estimate only. Your real rate depends on where listeners are, whether they are free or premium, and your distribution agreements. Publishing royalties for songwriters are paid separately.
Good to know
At 100,000 streams, that's roughly $300 to $500 to the rights holder, before any distributor cut.
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Common questions
- How much does Spotify pay per stream?
- Spotify does not pay a fixed rate. Most independent artists see roughly $0.003 to $0.005 per stream to the rights holder, before any distributor or label cut. The exact amount depends on the listener's country, their subscription type, and your agreements.
- How many streams does it take to earn $1,000?
- At roughly $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, about 200,000 to 333,000 streams. This is an estimate; your real rate varies by market and account type.
- Does this include the distributor or label cut?
- No. These figures are the gross paid out for the recording before your distributor or label takes its share, so your net is lower. Publishing royalties (for the songwriters) are separate again.
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