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HOW MUCH DOES APPLE MUSIC PAY PER STREAM?
Type in your Apple Music streams to see a realistic earnings range. Rates are averages, and US listeners usually land toward the higher end.
Estimated earnings
$60.00 – $100
Estimate only. Ranges from 2025 industry roundups (RouteNote, Royalty Exchange, Artist Payout), checked October 2026.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE MUSIC PAYOUTS
- Apple has publicly said its average is about one cent per stream.
- Apple Music has no free tier, which is why its average is higher than Spotify's.
Songwriters also earn separate publishing royalties through a PRO and the MLC. Compare every service at once with the streaming royalty calculator.
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