How Much Spotify Pay For Per Stream?
Spotify pays artists based on a revenue-sharing model—not a fixed rate per stream. The payout depends on factors like the listener's country, type of subscription (premium or free), and your share of total monthly streams.
Average Spotify Payout Rate
Spotify pays between $0.003 – $0.005 per stream on average, which means you can expect around:
- • $3 to $5 per 1,000 streams (RPM)
- • $300 to $500 per 100,000 streams
- • $3,000 to $5,000 per 1 million streams
These figures vary greatly based on country and audience type.
Spotify RPM by Country
The country where your stream comes from plays a big role in how much you earn. Premium users pay more than free users, and markets with stronger ad and subscription revenue offer higher payouts.
| Country | Estimated RPM (Per 1,000 Streams) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $4.00 – $5.00 | High premium user base and ad revenue |
| UK | $3.50 – $4.50 | Strong market, slightly below US |
| India | $0.30 – $0.60 | Low subscription price and ad RPM |
| Germany | $3.80 – $4.70 | High RPM European market |
| Brazil | $1.00 – $2.00 | Growing market, lower RPM |
What Affects Spotify Royalties?
- • Listener’s location and subscription type
- • Total monthly stream share of your music
- • If streams come from your own fans or algorithmic playlists
- • Label/distributor revenue share (Mahla Sangeet takes 30%)
Remember, you don’t get paid per stream directly—Spotify calculates your monthly share of the total revenue pie, then pays your distributor (like Mahla Sangeet).
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