Do Twitch Streamers Pay Tax?
If you earned any money from Twitch or any other platform, you are required to pay taxes on your earnings in the United States. This includes revenue from ads, donations/tips, sponsorships, and any other method of payment.
How to Get More Viewers on Your Twitch Stream?
- Play games with lots of viewers and not a lot of broadcasters.
- Always talk during your stream (no radio silence).
- Have friends and family watch your stream.
- Use a chatbot.
- Stream during the “golden hours.”
- Invite people you play with to watch your stream.
What Are Golden Hours on Twitch?
To be successful, you’ll have to implement an effective strategy that helps you stand out. Remember, the “golden hours” of streaming are from 12 A.M. to 9 A.M. and you should try your best to get in as many streaming hours as you can during these times.
How Much Does a Streamer with 100 Viewers Make?
A small streamer with 10 average viewers can expect to see around $50 per month on average while a streamer with 100 average viewers can expect up to $1500 per month. Below is a chart of the average earnings of small Twitch streamers based on their average viewers.
Additional Information
On average, Twitch streamers earn about $3 for every consistent viewer they have. So someone with 10,000 average viewers can expect to make around $30,000 from Twitch.