Patreon Payout Calculator

Estimate Patreon fees and creator payout in USD

Step 1 · Enter your Patreon earnings
Step 2 · Patreon fee settings by plan
Patreon payout summary
Enter amounts · USD only

Add your Patreon earnings and optional net goal to see fees and payout in USD for your plan.

Assumptions: Patreon is modeled with one combined % fee plus an optional fixed payout fee. “Gross earnings” include monthly pledges, annual memberships, and upgrades before fees. Modeled fees = Gross Patreon earnings × fee % + fixed payout fee. Net payout = Gross Patreon earnings − modeled fees. Target mode solves for the minimum gross needed to hit your chosen net in USD. Defaults (~11.5% + $0.30) loosely reflect a Patreon-style cut plus typical card fees; change them for your specific plan and data. Does not include tax, refunds, currency conversion spreads, or wider creator business costs.
Updated: November 22, 2025

Patreon payout calculator FAQs

What fees does this Patreon payout calculator include?

This Patreon payout calculator lets you combine the Patreon platform fee for your plan with your payment processing fees as a single percentage, plus an optional fixed payout fee in USD. From there it estimates total fees and your net payout from the gross earnings you enter.

How do I pick a Patreon + payment fee % for my plan?

Start from your Patreon pricing tier (such as Lite, Pro, or legacy plans), then add a realistic card/PayPal processing rate. Some creators see a lower combined %, others higher. The default 11.5% is a rough example — always adjust to your own payout reports.

What counts as gross Patreon earnings in this calculator?

Use the total amount patrons are charged before fees in a period: monthly pledges, annual plans allocated to that month, upgrades, and add-ons. You can model a single launch, a typical month, or a projected month as long as everything is in USD.

Does this include payout timing and currency conversion on Patreon?

Not directly. Those are approximated through the Patreon + payment fee (%) and Other payout fees (USD) fields. If you usually lose a bit to FX or extra payout charges, bake that into these inputs so the effective fee looks closer to what you actually experience.

Is this an official Patreon fees calculator?

No. This is an independent estimation tool for creators. It helps you sanity-check your Patreon take-home pay, but your Patreon dashboard, processor statements, and accountant should always be your source of truth for tax and compliance decisions.

How to use this Patreon payout calculator

This Patreon payout calculator is built for creators who want a quick way to see what actually lands in their bank account after Patreon platform fees and payment processing. Instead of guessing from a headline percentage, you can plug in your own numbers and instantly see gross earnings, total fees, and net payout in USD.

1. Enter your gross Patreon earnings in USD

Start by adding your gross Patreon earnings for a month or other time window. That means the full amount patrons are charged before fees: pledges, annual memberships allocated to the month, and any add-ons. Using a consistent time frame makes it easier to compare different plans or growth scenarios.

2. Add a net payout goal for planning membership targets

If you know how much you want to clear from Patreon, use the “You want to receive after fees” box. The calculator will flip the math and show the minimum gross earnings you need so that, after Patreon and payment fees, you still hit that net monthly income goal.

3. Match the fee % to your actual plan

Use the Patreon + payment fee (%) input for your combined platform and processor cut. Creators on newer standard pricing can start from the platform percentage listed in their account, then layer in payment processing. Add any typical per-payout cost in Other payout fees (USD) for a closer real-world estimate.

4. Read the payout summary to see what you keep

When you hit Calculate, the payout summary highlights one main figure: either your net Patreon payout based on the gross you entered, or the required gross needed to reach your target net. Under that, a breakdown shows gross earnings, modeled fees, and the effective fee percentage so you can see how much of each patron dollar stays with you.

5. Copy the summary to compare platforms and pricing

Use the Copy summary button to paste results into your notes or budget. Run multiple what-if scenarios: test different pricing tiers, adjust processing rates, or increase your net income goal. You can also compare your Patreon take-home against other platforms or your own direct checkout.

Keep in mind this tool focuses on Patreon-style fees only. Real profitability also depends on software, team, production, and tax costs. Treat the calculator as a fast way to understand the Patreon slice of your creator business, then layer in everything else separately.

How the Patreon payout math works

Under the hood, this Patreon payout calculator uses a straightforward model: a percentage fee plus an optional fixed payout fee per period. Let G be your gross Patreon earnings in USD, r the combined Patreon and payment fee rate as a decimal (for example 0.115 for 11.5%), and f any fixed payout fee.

Total modeled fees are:

Patreon fees = G × r + f

Your net payout after these fees is:

Net payout = G − (G × r + f)

When you enter a target net payout, the calculator rearranges the equation to find the gross earnings you need to reach that number. If N is your desired net in USD, then:

Required gross earnings = (N + f) ÷ (1 − r)

The effective fee percentage shown in the results is:

Effective fee % = modeled fees ÷ gross earnings × 100

Outputs are rounded to two decimals, in USD, and are only estimates. Patreon’s pricing, processor fees, and your patrons’ pledge mix can change, so always verify final numbers against your Patreon payout reports.

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