Let’s get one thing straight: when we say “highest paid,” we’re first talking about what Twitch itself is paying out right now. That means subs, ads, Bits, and the occasional bonus. Not merch, not YouTube revenue, not crypto sponsorships.
For the Top 30 list, we ranked streamers purely by active paid subscriptions. That’s the most reliable on-platform metric and the best way to see who’s banking from Twitch directly in September 2025.
But that’s not the whole story. A handful of creators make way more than their sub counts suggest thanks to massive sponsorships, off-Twitch contracts, YouTube VOD ad money, and even multi-million-dollar exclusivity deals.
Scroll down to the “Bonus 20 section” to see the ones whose real incomes go way beyond Twitch payouts.
🕒 Snapshot taken: September 23, 2025
As of September 23, 2025, KaiCenat is way ahead of the pack in terms of active paid subs. Behind him? caseoh_, Jynxzi, byilhann, and eliasn97.
Sub numbers change fast, sometimes daily, but this is your current top 5 based purely on Twitch income.
If you zoom out to all-time wealth, though, the picture changes. Ninja still sits at the top with an estimated $50M fortune. Close behind? xQc (helped by his monster Kick deal), Shroud, Amouranth, and Ibai, all of whom have parlayed Twitch fame into multi-platform empires.
We pulled live sub counts from TwitchTracker on September 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, then applied a consistent earnings formula:
$2.50 per Tier-1 sub (after Twitch’s cut)
Prime and gifted subs are counted the same, Twitch pays out similarly for both
Ad revenue, Bits, and sponsorships aren’t included in exact totals, but we mention them when relevant
Earnings vary by contract, region, and CPM. So while this isn’t a perfect science, it’s the most repeatable, transparent way to estimate Twitch income month-to-month.
Subs change daily; figures below are rounded approximations based on September 2025 data:
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $547,814 - $1,437,930/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$35M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~121,336
Followers (Sept 2025): ~19.5M
Kai Cenat sits at the very top of Twitch in 2025, and it’s not even close. His mix of high-energy variety streams, celebrity appearances, and marathon subathons has made him the face of the platform. The record-breaking Mafiathon 2 in late 2024 pulled in over 727k subs in one month, netting millions just from Twitch payouts and Bits. Add in sponsorships, merch drops, and his AMP crew collabs, and you’ve got one of the richest Twitch streamers of all time.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $53,909 - $107,843/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$1.5M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~53,407
Followers (Sept 2025): ~7.6M
CaseOh has built his name by blending Twitch streams with a huge YouTube presence. Winning Content Creator of the Year in 2024 pushed him into the spotlight, and he hasn’t slowed down since. With merch, streaming, and brand partnerships all adding to his income, CaseOh feels like one of those creators who’s only just getting started.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $53,691 - $88,396/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$4.8M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~31,860
Followers (Sept 2025): ~8.1M
Jynxzi has become one of the loudest and most entertaining faces on Twitch thanks to his Rainbow Six: Siege streams. His “accidental” Twitch revenue leak in April 2025 revealed he made over $450k in a single month, averaging nearly $1,700 per streaming hour.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $48,339 - $80,492/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$700k–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~33,995
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.4M
byilhann first built his name on TikTok, where his POV skits, vlogs, and short challenges blew up in 2020. That audience carried over to Twitch, where his interactive streams give fans the same mix of humor and relatability. He often mixes gaming with real-life content and challenges. Between streaming, TikTok, Instagram modeling posts, and sponsorships, he’s one of the rising French-language creators turning his social media success into steady Twitch income.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $56,467 - $79,769/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$1.3–1.6M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~38,533
Followers (Sept 2025): ~2.2M
Elias “eliasn97” Nerlich has been running German Twitch like it’s his backyard for the past few years. He’s the guy who smashed the hype train record in 2024 and turned every big event into a must-watch moment. Football streams, FIFA, live tournaments, whatever he touches gets attention. By now, his Twitch channel is less about one game and more about a whole community rallying behind him.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $53,716 – $74,868/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$500K–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~20,112
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.94M
Tumblurr has turned Twitch Italy into his stage. From GTA “Sdrogo Corse” mayhem to his record-setting Kings League streams, he pulls in huge crowds with raw energy and chaos. Loud, fast, and unpredictable, he smashed Italy’s Twitch viewership records in 2024 and now dominates as the country’s number one streamer.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $22,380 – $73,809/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$500k–$1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~4,107
Followers (Sept 2025): ~222k+
MichiMochievee exploded onto Twitch in April 2025 with a VShojo debut that pulled over 44k concurrent viewers. In just months, she’s become Indonesia’s most popular Twitch streamer, standing out in the VTuber scene, streaming Baldur’s Gate 3, Minecraft, and Just Chatting marathons.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $27,027 – $71,213/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$3–4M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~20,687
Followers (Sept 2025): ~2M
DDG’s Twitch has blown up in 2025. After chopping off his dreads to celebrate 40k subs, he’s doubled down with IRL streams from Japan that cracked a million watch hours in just a few days. A mix of travel, meetups, and unpredictable moments has turned his channel into one of the fastest-rising on the streaming platform this year.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $35 201 - $65 557/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$6–9M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~36,310
Followers (Sept 2025): ~3M
HasanAbi has carved out a lane on Twitch that’s all his own. He’s not grinding shooter lobbies or speedrunning games. Hasan is streaming politics, debates, and hot takes for hours on end. Love him or hate him, Hasan knows how to keep people talking. Fiery debates, internet drama, or just hanging out with chat, his streams feel more like a town hall than a gaming channel. Toss in sponsorships and his clothing line Ideologie, and it’s easy to see why he’s still one of Twitch’s biggest earners.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $26,469 – $63,993/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$2–3M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~25,660
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.73M
Jason Thanh Nguyen, better known as jasontheween, has quickly risen from Valorant grinder to full-on FaZe Clan streamer. Living in the FaZe Content House, he’s constantly part of collab streams and big events. His 2024 subathon pulled in over 100k subs, and his mix of gaming, IRL, and just chatting moments has made him one of Twitch’s fastest-growing names.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $30,778 – $53,248/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$1–2M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~10,752
Followers (Sept 2025): ~410k
TheBurntPeanut is a Tarkov grinder, but he’s pure chaos in peanut form. Every few seconds feels like a clip waiting to happen, from screaming at VoIP to dropping weapons for donos and somehow clutching squads bare-handed. He’s loud, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining. Every comment on this Reddit thread about TheBurntPeanut is positive.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $16,725 – $51,880/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$500k–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~2,042
Followers (Sept 2025): ~231k
Camy is grinding Call of Duty: Warzone so hard, the stats show it. He recently peaked at ~2,500 viewers during Warzone and has held an average of ~1,800–2,000 in recent months. He’s leaned heavily into giveaways, high-energy plays, and a Captain America mask.
Estimated earnings from subs (Sept 2025): $18,572 – $50,248/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$1–2M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~1,089
Followers (Sept 2025): ~313k
DarthMicrotransaction grinds out a serious living on Twitch, pulling in up to $50k a month just from subs. His path wasn’t easy, he spent years applying for Partner before finally breaking through, but now he’s turned consistency into a six-figure annual income.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $16,129 – $46,831/month
Estimated total earnings (lifetime, all sources): ~$500k–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~4,018
Followers (Sept 2025): ~209k
OfficerMesser has a solid corner on Twitch streaming GTA RP and law-enforcement style content, leaning into his “officer” persona. Pulling in up to $45K a month from subs alone, his streams balance roleplay energy with entertaining crowd work.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $25,000 – $46,800/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$2M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~6,600
Followers (Sept 2025): ~3.5M
Cellbit is one of Brazil’s biggest streaming names, but he’s been open about how draining his routine has become. Despite averaging over 6,000 viewers per stream and pulling in nearly $50K a month from subs alone, he admitted to feeling burnt out from long broadcasts and constant project juggling. He recently told fans he plans to scale back, focusing on shorter, higher-quality streams while also exploring projects off Twitch.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $32,137 – $45,923
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$1.08M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~17,963
Followers (Sept 2025): ~2.1M
Kamet0 is absolutely raking it in. During /r/place’s “Pixel Wars,” he climbed into the top ten most-watched streamers, thanks to days of marathon streaming and huge community energy. Just last month alone, he pulled over $30K–$45K from Twitch subs, the kind of money most streamers dream of. And that’s on top of a career haul now past $1 million. With nearly 18K viewers tuning in live and a massive 2M+ following, he’s turned streaming into both a full-time job and a lucrative business.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $13,506 – $45,114/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$300K–800K
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~186
Followers (Sept 2025): ~152k
Viperous has built a surprising sub-heavy channel, pulling in over 18K active subs despite streaming to a modest 200-viewer average. She recently dealt with a mistaken Twitch ban for using a hateful slur, and the way she handled the public response (see this apology article) earned her more respect than a lot of streamers get from viral wins. With ~17.6K subs and a follower base over 150K, she’s bringing in serious sub income monthly.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $33,454 – $44,473/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~26,016
Followers (Sept 2025): ~3M
Papaplatte is Germany’s streaming heavyweight, pulling in over $30K to $40K a month just from subs. He’s built his empire on variety content, from Just Chatting to collabs with other EU creators, and his reach extends into YouTube, podcasts, and events.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $13,851 – $44,383/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$500K–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~3,868
Followers (Sept 2025): ~388k
Sakurashymko streams Minecraft, Valorant, and cozy late-night chat, but what makes fans stick is her honesty. When her collaboration with Jasontheween ended, she broke down in a stream in a guest Sportskeeda article about how online hate and rumors affected her mental health, and how she’s still grinding. With ~17.6K subs, she’s earning serious Twitch revenue, but those moments of real talk are what make her one of the most authentic creators out there.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $12,643 – $42,266/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$400K–900K
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~965
Followers (Sept 2025): ~125k
ANTILIPSI, born Thomas Kalyviotis, started as a League of Legends esports mid-laner and has carried that credibility into streaming. With ~14,680 subs, strong gifting, and consistent hours, he’s bringing in serious income from Twitch alone. His LOL roots give him early chops, but it’s the community interaction + grinding daily that makes people stick around, even when average live viewership dips, his loyal audience keeps supporting.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $21,953 – $39,299/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$600K–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~11,111
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.3M
Angryginge13 lives up to the name, fiery, loud, and entertaining across FIFA, Call of Duty, and collab streams. With over 15K subs and 11K+ average viewers, he’s pulling close to $40K a month from Twitch payouts. His rise was even picked up by the BBC, where he admitted, “it’s getting harder to become a big streamer.”
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $10,951 – $36,470/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$300K–700K
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~331
Followers (Sept 2025): ~47.2k
Nyxie is a dragon-fox VTuber from Australia known for mixing cozy horror-gaming (like Phasmophobia), chill “Just Chatting,” Lego builds, and ASMR streams. Her vibe is easygoing with cheeky banter, which has turned her into a fast favorite among VTuber fans. Her “Best of 2024” montage puts that charm on full display. Even with lower average viewership, Nyxie’s merch, gifted subs, and growing community make her a steady income source.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $26,791 – $35,733/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$3M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~13,132
Followers (Sept 2025): ~7.8M
Alanzoka has been Brazil’s go-to streamer for over a decade. From his early YouTube horror uploads to Twitch variety streams, he’s built an audience of nearly 8 million followers. Today, he averages 13K viewers and earns over $30K a month from subs alone.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $25,233 – $34,107/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$50M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~22,492
Followers (Sept 2025): ~12.2M
xQc isn’t just living off Twitch subs anymore, though $25K–34K a month is nothing to sneeze at. His rumored $100M Kick deal in 2023 turned him into one of streaming’s richest names, and he still pulls huge numbers across Twitch, YouTube, and brand deals. Even with fewer subs than his peak, he’s sitting on an estimated net worth north of $50 million, making him one of the highest-paid streamers in history.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $24,100 – $33,850/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$1.5M–2M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~40,503
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.4M
Caedrel turned his pro League of Legends career into a lucrative Twitch and broadcast role. With nearly 40k average viewers and over 13k active subs, he’s banking close to $30K monthly. Between Twitch payouts, Riot casting, and sponsorships, Caedrel has secured himself as one of the highest-paid esports-to-streaming crossovers in Europe.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $19,025 – $33,515/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$500K–1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~14,142
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.1M
Zarbex has blown up in Germany by being raw, unfiltered, and hilarious. He’s the guy who’ll answer outrageous chat questions and overshare bizarre life stories. Despite rumors, he told fans in a public stream he’s not anywhere near a multimillionaire, even as his subs and views surge. That openness earns him loyalty, and yes, at ~13K subs, he’s already pulling in major cash monthly.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $10,052 – $32,462/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$300K–700K
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~371
Followers (Sept 2025): ~190k
Mitchflowerpower is a variety and platformer streamer who built his fanbase by speedrunning classics like Super Mario Bros. 3. He even holds a world record for it (see his GG Talent Group profile). With ~12.7K active subs, he’s pulling in tens of thousands each month just from Twitch, plus extra from YouTube and merch. His chill, old-school gamer vibes make him stand out in a world of chaos and clickbait.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $14,614 – $32,363/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$1M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~7,577
Followers (Sept 2025): ~383k
Skill4ltu has long been one of the big names in the World of Tanks community, and he’s turned that niche into serious money. Check out his highlight reels where insane damage flurries and clutch plays define whole matches. With 12.5K active subs and 7K+ average viewers, he’s pulling over $15K–32K monthly.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $17,721 – $32,223/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$800K–1.5M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~20,147
Followers (Sept 2025): ~1.3M
Marlon blew up fast thanks to TikTok traction and big collabs (Lacy, FaZe crowd, LA content loops). He’s a laid-back, low-drama streamer, not flashy, just chill IRL/variety vibes, and that loyal audience turns into solid sub revenue. He’s also navigating controversies publicly, like when he publicly owned up in a broadcast admission in May this year. At ~13K active subs, he’s pulling in mid-five-figure months from Twitch alone.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): $12,530 – $31,941/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$700K–1.2M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~659
Followers (Sept 2025): ~622k
TheGuill84 has quietly turned subathons into a goldmine. His 1,000-hour marathon in September pushed him past 12,500 active subs, banking up to $30K in just one month. While his average viewership floats around 600, the heavy gifting culture in his streaming community means his payout rivals streamers with 10x his audience.
Not every top-paid streamer ranks by subs alone. Some creators earn far more from contracts, sponsorships, or off-Twitch revenue than their live sub numbers suggest. Remember: the 2021 Twitch payout leak only showed platform earnings over a fixed period. The reality is much bigger, covering brand deals, merch, YouTube VOD revenue, and even exclusive contracts worth tens of millions.
Here are 20 top streamers who stand out when you look at the bigger picture:
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$500,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$50M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~3,069
Ninja is still Twitch’s most recognizable name. His Fortnite boom was so big that it landed him an ESPN magazine cover story. While his peak saw $5M+ months, today he averages half a million monthly across Twitch, YouTube, and sponsorships. Adidas, Red Bull, and the Mixer exclusivity payout keep his net worth around $50M.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$200,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$40M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~10,469
Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek turned CS:GO pro reflexes into one of the most lucrative careers in streaming. His Mixer exclusivity deal plus return contract with Twitch secured seven-figure payouts, and hardware sponsorships keep him among the most valuable FPS creators alive.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$1-2M/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$25M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~969
Amouranth built an empire by turning hot-tub and ASMR streams into a big business. A New York Post article detailed how she pulls in seven figures monthly between Twitch payouts, OnlyFans, and real estate. Today, she’s regarded as the richest female streamer in the world.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$261,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$14M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~40,538
Ibai Llanos is Spain’s biggest streamer and an event powerhouse. From co-founding KOI Esports with Gerard Piqué to running the Kings League, Ibai blends mainstream sports with Twitch audiences that rival TV. Sponsorships with Spanish telecom and beverage giants push him into eight figures.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$232,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$12M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~2,227
Nickmercs remains a pillar of the FPS world with his MFAM community. Beyond subs, he cashes in with Beats, Under Armour, and Kick partnerships, plus co-ownership in FaZe Clan, turning competitive Warzone and Apex streams into a multimillion-dollar career.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$150,000–250,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$12M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~6,578
loltyler1 turned his infamous League ban into cult-hero fame. His redemption arc was legendary, and now he’s running merchandise lines, driving daily Twitch and YouTube income. His over-the-top personality has cemented him as a cultural fixture in LoL and esports.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$80,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$12M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~7,709
Summit1g has been a Twitch mainstay for a decade, peaking at 94K subs and still earning hundreds of thousands monthly. His long-form GTA and Tarkov streams, plus one of Twitch’s earliest big exclusivity contracts, make him one of the most bankable veterans on the site.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$130,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~25,415
Raúl “AuronPlay” Álvarez is Spain’s #2 most-followed streamer. His high sub counts, LG sponsorships, YouTube crossover content, and live collaborations keep his income north of $130K per month.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$100,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$7M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~17,917
Rubius is a Spanish mega-creator who dominates both Twitch and YouTube (40M+ subs there). He blends gaming (Minecraft, Fortnite, GTA V) with chat-driven content, and his monthly from Twitch is just part of a massive creator business across platforms. He recently doubled down on his creative reputation by rejecting AI-generated art in favor of working with “real, professional artists.” That shows he cares about quality over quick deals.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$103,200/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$8–10M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): /
Turner “Tfue” Tenney made his name dominating Fortnite. A Washington Post profile dubbed him “unlikely celebrity” back in 2020 for turning pro-level gameplay + personality into streaming fame. He’s cashed serious prize money, built a loyal following, and even though he officially stepped back from competitive esports, his monthly Twitch/streaming revenue + sponsorships still pack a punch.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$500,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$50M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~100
Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg isn’t Twitch-native, his 110M YouTube subs made him the world’s biggest creator long before streaming. Even so, he’s returned to Twitch with casual Minecraft and Just Chatting sessions, often pulling in six-figure monthly payouts across platforms.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$250,000+/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M–12M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): /
Asmongold built his empire on World of Warcraft before pivoting to variety and his OTK media org. Known for marathon MMO streams and blunt takes on industry drama, he once revealed making $90k in a single week on Twitch.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$18,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$25M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~5,945
Imane “Pokimane” Anys is Twitch’s biggest female variety streamer, known for Valorant, LoL, and collabs. She made Forbes 30 Under 30 (Games) in 2021 and famously turned down a $3M sponsorship to protect her credibility. Between Twitch, OfflineTV, and brand deals, her income stretches far beyond subs.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$500k+/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$15M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~9,367
Speed’s chaotic style has taken him global, from meeting Ronaldo to a worldwide tour packed with stunts and IRL antics. There’s also a rumor that IShowSpeed signed a $600 million exclusive streaming contract recently with Twitch, not yet confirmed, though.
One remarkable thing for him is, obviously, his running speed. having a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at NFL Draft, racing world fastest man Noah, popular Youtuber Ashton Hall, and more.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$80,000–100,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$8M–10M
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~11,489
Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris is a Twitch OG. Active since Justin.tv days, he’s known for variety, chaos, and meme-fuel streams. His long career includes co-founding OTK with Asmongold and others, and his influence stretches beyond his earnings.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$200k+/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~6,811
Ludwig Ahgren famously ran the record-breaking 31-day subathon in 2021 that peaked at 283k subs. He later signed an exclusivity deal with YouTube but still ranks among Twitch’s all-time top earners. Merch, Mogul Moves, and esports events keep him pulling in hundreds of thousands monthly.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$150k–200k/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~5,410
Tim signed a YouTube Gaming exclusivity deal in 2021, but his Twitch legacy as Warzone/CoD entertainer remains huge. His energy, merch, and sponsorships with brands like AT&T and Chipotle keep him in the top earning tier.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$200k/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~13,454
MontanaBlack88 is Germany’s biggest Twitch streamer, known for GTA, FIFA, and IRL lifestyle content. In 2019, he broke Twitch records with 150k live viewers on a single stream. His brand deals and books add to an already huge income.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$100k/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$15M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~2,270
CriticalRole turned Dungeons & Dragons streams into a phenomenon, even launching a Prime Video animated series backed by Amazon. Their live campaigns and merch empire (Darrington Press, Kickstarter records) make them one of the highest-earning groups on Twitch.
Estimated earnings (Sept 2025): ~$213,000/month
Estimated lifetime earnings: ~$10M+
Average Viewers (Sept 2025): ~4,726
David “TheGrefg” Martínez is Spain’s Twitch star. He set the Twitch concurrent record (2.4M viewers) in 2021 for his Fortnite skin reveal. Today, he leads Saiyans FC in the Kings League while pulling six-figure months from Twitch, YouTube, and sponsorships.
Twitch income is never static. It swings depending on what’s happening on stream.
Big subathons, hype events, or the release of a new game can push numbers through the roof overnight. On the flip side, a week off, burnout, or slow content can tank sub counts just as fast.
That’s why these rankings aren’t set in stone, they shift month by month, sometimes even week by week. Kai Cenat’s record-breaking subathon peaks are the perfect example of how volatile Twitch money really is.
Before you pull out the calculator, here’s the reality check: all numbers here are estimates, not audited payouts.
TwitchTracker shows active sub counts, but with some wiggle room.
StreamsCharts helps project income ranges for each streamer.
Payout splits aren’t universal, contracts, regions, and CPM rates all matter.
So while the data is the best available snapshot, no one outside Twitch has the exact books.
Yes. With a few hundred paid subs, some Bits, and ad revenue, $1K a month is realistic. Many smaller streamers pad it with YouTube uploads or sponsorships.
As of September 2025, Kai Cenat. He’s miles ahead with over half a million active subs.
Kai Cenat again, with millions in monthly Twitch payouts plus sponsorships, he’s currently untouchable.
Lifetime net worth? Ninja still holds that crown, sitting on a fortune estimated at $50M.
Felix Lengyel (xQc), Ninja, and Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie) are well above $50M overall. Close behind are KaiCenat and Shroud with approximately $40M.
Twitch pays Affiliates and Partners via direct deposit or PayPal, typically two weeks after the earnings period ends. Subs, Bits, and ads are the backbone of payouts.
That title belongs to Amouranth, combining Twitch subs and donos with a multi-million dollar business empire off-platform.