How much is 1 million Spotify streams worth?
Short answer: with mostly US listeners, 1 million streams earn about $3,000–$5,000 before splits with your distributor or label.
| Category | Audience country | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | United States | 0.003–0.005 USD | TuneCore — Spotify pay per stream 2026 |
| — | Türkiye | 0.0006–0.0015 USD | Earnoscope tahmini |
| — | Other countries | 0.002–0.004 USD | Earnoscope tahmini |
What you actually keep
- Independent artist (via a distributor): many distributors charge a yearly fee and pass on 100% of royalties; others take a 10–20% commission.
- Signed to a label: the artist share is typically 15–50%, depending on the contract.
- Songwriting and publishing royalties are paid separately (through publishers and collecting societies).
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