Twitch Revenue Calculator 2026
Instantly estimate your monthly and yearly Twitch earnings. A free streamer income tool to calculate payouts from subscriptions, bits, ads, donations, and sponsorships.
Streamer Revenue Projection
Enter your monthly metrics to estimate total earnings
Number of Tier 1 subs (£4.99). Streamer receives approx 50% (£2.50).
Number of Tier 2 subs (£9.99). Streamer receives approx 50% (£5.00).
Number of Tier 3 subs (£24.99). Streamer receives approx 50% (£12.50).
Total bits cheered. 100 bits ≈ £0.80 revenue.
Estimated monthly revenue from Twitch Ads (Pre-roll/Mid-roll).
Direct donations via PayPal/Streamlabs (net after fees).
Monthly income from brand deals and sponsorships.
Your Revenue Estimate
Monthly earnings, yearly projection, and source breakdown
Enter your streaming metrics above and click Calculate Revenue to reveal your estimated Twitch earnings.
Twitch Payout Benchmarks
Quickly reference the standard payout rates for Twitch streamers in the UK. Note that top-tier partners may negotiate different splits.
| Revenue Source | Estimated Payout | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Subscription | ~£2.50 | 50% of £4.99 cost (Standard Split) |
| Tier 2 Subscription | ~£5.00 | 50% of £9.99 cost |
| Tier 3 Subscription | ~£12.50 | 50% of £24.99 cost |
| Bits (100 Bits) | ~£0.80 | $0.01 per bit converted to GBP |
| Ads (CPM) | £1.00 – £4.00 | Variable based on viewer location & season |
| Donations | 100% (minus fees) | Direct tips via third-party services |
Twitch Revenue FAQ
Everything you need to know about calculating streamer income, understanding Twitch payouts, and managing your streaming business in 2026.
For most Affiliates and Partners, the standard revenue split for a Tier 1 subscription (£4.99) is 50/50, meaning the streamer earns approximately £2.50 per sub. Tier 2 (£9.99) and Tier 3 (£24.99) subscriptions follow a similar split, paying out roughly £5.00 and £12.50 respectively. Top-tier partners may negotiate a 70/30 split.
Twitch Bits are a virtual currency. In the UK, 100 Bits typically cost the viewer around £0.80 – £0.90. The streamer receives 1 cent per Bit, which converts to approximately £0.008 per Bit. Therefore, 100 Bits cheered results in roughly £0.80 in revenue for the streamer.
Twitch ad revenue is calculated based on CPM (Cost Per Mille), which is the amount advertisers pay per 1,000 ad views. Rates vary significantly based on the viewer’s location, the time of year, and the length of the ad (30s, 60s, etc.). On average, UK streamers might expect a CPM between £1.00 and £4.00, though this fluctuates wildly.
Yes, in the UK, income earned from Twitch (subs, bits, ads, sponsorships) is considered taxable income. If you earn over £1,000 from streaming, you must register as self-employed with HMRC and file a Self Assessment tax return. You can deduct allowable business expenses (equipment, internet, games) to reduce your tax bill.
Both levels allow you to earn money via subs and bits. However, ‘Partner’ status is invite-only for top-tier channels and offers additional benefits like custom emotes, higher priority in support, and access to the Twitch Affiliate/Partner store. Partners may also negotiate custom revenue splits (e.g., 70/30) whereas Affiliates are generally on the standard 50/50 split.
Direct donations (tips) via third-party services like Streamlabs or PayPal typically go 100% to the streamer, minus the payment processing fees (usually around 2.9% + £0.30 per transaction). Twitch does not take a cut of direct donations made outside their platform.