How Creators How Medium Partner Program pays creators in 2026
⚡ Quick answerTo enroll in the Medium Partner Program you must be a paying Medium member, 18+, with at least 1 published story, a complete profile, and a bank in an eligible country. There's no application review. You earn a share of member dues based on member engagement with your paywalled stories.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Membership | Active Medium membership | ✓ Official source |
| Content | At least 1 published story; complete profile | ✓ Official source |
| Age / country | 18+; bank and tax residence in an eligible country | ✓ Official source |
| Activity | Publish at least 1 story every 6 months | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Paywalled stories
Share of membership dues based on member reading, listening and engagement
✓ Official source
Per-read rate
Not published
Unverified
Payouts & fees
Via Stripe, with tax info collected through Tipalti. If your balance reaches $10 and payout setup is still incomplete after 30 days, your enrollment goes inactive.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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