How Much Do Artists Earn on Spotify?
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Artist Earnings
$3,200.00
Based on $0.0032 per stream
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Spotify average: $0.0032 per stream
After label/distributor cut
Earnings Breakdown
Daily
$116.67
Weekly
$816.67
Monthly
$3,500
Yearly
$42,000
Platform Comparison
Apple Music
$7,000
Spotify
$3,500
YouTube
$1,500
Tidal
$12,000
Can You Afford This City?
Artist Loft/Studio
$3,200
Food & Groceries
$600
Transport to Gigs
$127
Studio/Rehearsal Space
$800
Total Monthly Cost
$4,727
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You need 342K more streams/month to afford NYC
Streams needed for this city:
1,350,571
per month
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this calculator?
Our rates are based on 2024 data from thousands of artists. Actual payouts vary by country and subscription type.
Why do rates vary so much?
Premium subscribers generate more revenue than free users. Location also matters - US streams pay more than India.
How many streams to make minimum wage?
Artists need approximately 312,000 streams per month to earn US minimum wage ($1,092/month).