How Creators How Spotify (Podcasts) pays creators in 2026
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Spotify for Creators | ✓ Official source |
| Episodes | At least 3 published | ✓ Official source |
| Consumption | 2,000 hours on Spotify in last 30 days | ✓ Official source |
| Audience | 1,000 audience count in last 30 days | ✓ Official source |
| Market | Legal address in an eligible market (US, Canada, UK, AU, NZ, parts of EU; more from Oct 20, 2026) | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Ad revenue
50% of revenue from Spotify-monetized ads in your episodes, on and off Spotify
✓ Official source
Premium video revenue
Based on Premium users' video streams; formula not published
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Paid monthly via Spotify Payouts. To stay in the program, each 6-month period needs at least one new episode and at least $10 earned. 2-step verification is required once you earn $1,000+ in a month.
Note: A stream counts at 60+ seconds.
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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