**How Much Can You Make as a Twitch Streamer?**

Becoming a Twitch streamer can be a great way to earn money, and thanks to recent changes, it’s now easier than ever to become a Twitch affiliate. Many streamers are pursuing this as a full-time career, and depending on your goals, you could too.

 **How to Become a Twitch Affiliate**
To qualify for the Twitch Affiliate program, you need to meet these requirements within the last 30 days:
– **At least 500 minutes** of total broadcast time
– **At least 7 unique broadcast days**
– **An average of 3 concurrent viewers** or more
– **At least 50 followers**

These requirements are relatively easy to reach. Over a month, you only need to stream **8.3 hours** total across **7 different days**. Each broadcast must contain original content (no replays or hosting). Gaining an average of **three viewers per stream** usually happens naturally after about a week. Reaching **50 followers** is also achievable—gaining just **1–2 followers per day** means you’ll hit this milestone in your first month.

Even if you’re not a top-tier streamer, these numbers are very attainable. In fact, **getting sponsored on Twitch is easier than becoming a YouTube partner.**

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 **How Much Do Twitch Streamers Earn?**
Twitch partners make money primarily through subscriptions. The revenue breakdown is simple:
– **$4.99 sub** → **$2.50 take-home** (50/50 split)
– **$9.99 sub** → **$5 take-home**
– **$24.99 sub** → **$12.50 take-home**
– **Amazon Prime sub (free)** → **$2.50 take-home**

Some larger streamers receive a **60/40 revenue split**, earning **$3 per $4.99 sub**.

For example, a streamer with **1,000 subscribers on a 50/50 split** makes **$2,500 per month** or **$30,000 per year**—just from subs. And that’s only one income stream.

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 **Other Ways Streamers Make Money**
Besides subscriptions, Twitch streamers can earn money from:
– **Sponsorships**
– **Merch sales**
– **Affiliate commissions** (promoting products)
– **YouTube revenue** (if they have a channel)
– **Donations & Bits**

Most streamers prefer **consistent subscription revenue** over one-time donations. A $4.99 sub that renews monthly is more reliable than a single $4.99 donation.

While reaching **1,000 or 2,000 subscribers** takes time, even a few **hundred subscribers** combined with sponsorships, sales, and donations can turn Twitch into a solid side income—or even a full-time career.

**Keep streaming, and one day, your hobby might just become your profession!**