Patreon Income Calculator
Monthly Patreon Income
Calculate net monthly earnings from Patreon memberships
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Formula
Net Monthly = Gross Pledges × (1 − Platform Fee%) − Processing (2.9% + $0.30/patron)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Patreon take from creators?
Patreon charges 8% on the Lite plan, 12% on Pro, and 15% on Premium. Plus payment processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per patron per month. On the Lite plan, creators keep roughly 88–89% of gross pledges after all fees.
How many Patreon patrons do I need to make $1,000/month?
At $5/month average pledge on the Lite plan: ~240 patrons. At $10/month: ~115 patrons. At $25/month: ~47 patrons. Higher average pledges dramatically reduce the patron count needed — focus on offering premium $25–$50 tiers rather than many $1 tiers.
What is a good Patreon churn rate?
Industry average churn is 5–8% per month. Under 3% is excellent. High churn (10%+) means you're losing more patrons than you're gaining. Combat churn with consistent posting schedules, exclusive benefits at higher tiers, and direct patron communication.
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