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How Long Does It Take to Make Money on Spotify?

By Chris Huff

Thu Apr 24th, 2025 16:01:03

By Disc Makers' Author Chris Huff

It’s well known that it takes millions of streams to make money on Spotify; their payout formula is tilted towards major artists who are already rich. But the goal is to make money on Spotify, not from Spotify. It takes time to release music, build your following, and start making money. From there, it takes even more time to move from breaking even to making a profit. Here’s some information about how long it can take to make money on Spotify.

Table of Contents:
• How Spotify’s payment cycle works
• Growth phases: How long does it take to make money on Spotify?
• Factors that...

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