How much does Twitch really pay?
Twitch cut its Affiliate targets in June 2026. The standard deal is 50% of subscriptions, and you are paid from $50.
Twitch pays streamers from subscriptions, Bits and ads. Older guides still list the old Affiliate targets. Sources that track the change put the entry bar at 25 followers, 4 hours streamed, 4 broadcast days and 3 average viewers in a rolling 30 days.
What do you need for Twitch?
- 25 followersCut from 50 in June 2026.
- 4 hours on 4 different daysIn a rolling 30-day window.
- 3 average concurrent viewersAn average across your streams.
Who keeps what
Subscriptions, standard split
| Item | Figure | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription share | 50% | About $2.50 of a $4.99 sub, by independent reports |
| Bits | 1 cent per Bit | Reported by 3 guides |
| Higher splits | Sources disagree | Reports of the Plus tiers differ, so check inside Twitch |
At about $2.50 a sub, 100 subscribers would be about $250 a month. That is our sum on a reported figure, and sub prices vary.
What it adds up to
| Subscribers | About $2.50 each, a month |
|---|---|
| 50 subscribers | About $125 |
| 100 subscribers | About $250 |
| 500 subscribers | About $1,250 |
At the standard 50% of a $4.99 sub, by independent reports; sub prices vary. Our sums: an example, not a promise.
When does Twitch pay you?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Paid out at | $50 |
| First money | Around the 15th of the next month, once you reach $50, by reports |
What is the catch with Twitch?
- Many guides still show the old 50 followers, so check inside Twitch.
- Twitch’s own pages could not be read when we checked, so these figures rest on independent sources.
How to start with Twitch
- Stream on a scheduleViewers need to know when.
- Watch the 30-day numbersThey roll, so a quiet month can drop you below the targets.
- Set up payout earlyHave it ready before you hit $50.
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Sources
- Streamer Guide: Twitch Affiliate requirements 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Favly: Twitch Affiliate program 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Sirency: how Twitch streamers get paid, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Lilach Bullock: Twitch payout 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026