In October 2021, a significant leak of confidential data from Twitch revealed the earnings of top streamers on the platform from August 2019 to October 2021.
For many streamers, the earnings were astonishingly high–especially for leading figures such as xQc, Asmongold, and Ludwig, among others. Now, several years later, while some figures may have increased, others might have decreased; nevertheless, they provide insight into the lucrative nature of streaming at the top tier. This is particularly evident with Kai Cenat, who recently set a record for the number of subscribers.
The disclosed payouts encompass subscriptions, bit donations, and advertising revenue but do not account for sponsorships or direct donations. Additionally, they exclude any potentially substantial sums that streamers might have earned from Twitch for exclusive streaming contracts.
Nonetheless, these figures serve as a reliable approximation of how much streamers earn on an annual basis, an issue that has sparked considerable interest within the community since the boom of the gaming and streaming industry.
Among the top earners were Felix «xQc» Lengyel, Jaryd «summit1g» Lazar, Turner «Tfue» Tenney, and Nicholas «NICKMERCS» Kolcheff, along with Ludwig Ahgren, who has since transitioned to YouTube.
Surprisingly, not everyone earned as much as anticipated. For instance, Imane «Pokimane» Anys ranked only as the 39th highest earner, while Tyler «Ninja» Blevins was even further down at 46th. Interestingly, the highest earner was a DnD streaming show rather than a single streamer or content creator.
The earnings provided below reflect the period from August 2019 to October 2021.
Top 100 Twitch Earners Based on Leaked Data
- CriticalRole – $9,626,712.16
- xQcOW – $8,454,427.17
- summit1g – $5,847,541.17
- Tfue – $5,295,582.44
- NICKMERCS – $5,096,642.12
- ludwig – $3,290,777.55
- TimTheTatman – $3,290,133.32
- Altoar – $3,053,839.94
- auronplay – $3,053,341.54
- LIRIK – $2,984,653.70
- DrDisrespect – $2,863,780.63
- Gaules – $2,844,985.18
- HasanAbi – $2,810,480.11
- Asmongold – $2,551,618.73
- loltyler1 – $2,490,584.90
- RanbooLive – $2,401,021.84
- MontanaBlack88 – $2,391,369.58
- ibai – $2,314,485.53
- Castro_1021 – $2,311,021.81
- MOONMOON – $2,236,043.55
- TheRealKnossi – $2,157,258.23
- moistcr1tikal – $2,098,742.63
- Mizkif – $2,086,548.21
- CohhCarnage – $2,061,059.29
- shroud – $2,040,503.15
- AdmiralBahroo – $1,985,892.39
- Pestily – $1,961,086.96
- Sykkuno – $1,916,327.43
- ESL_CSGO – $1,903,580.27
- LVNDMARK – $1,902,807.22
- DrLupo – $1,894,615.81
- AdinRoss – $1,854,656.42
- Clix – $1,843,917.31
- TeePee – $1,786,534.47
- Rubius – $1,764,965.15
- PaymoneyWubby – $1,756,486.29
- alanzoka – $1,731,716.65
- Trainwreckstv – $1,572,912.37
- pokimane – $1,528,303.11
- tommyinnit – $1,513,217.70
- Maximilian_DOOD – $1,499,562.93
- GRONKH – $1,481,291.05
- sodapoppin – $1,461,302.14
- ZeratoR – $1,440,221.40
- BobbyPoffGaming – $1,415,247.01
- Ninja – $1,378,791.48
- Philza – $1,364,215.61
- Amouranth – $1,363,346.32
- BruceGreene – $1,360,850.67
- Odablock – $1,354,805.74
- RayNarvaezJr – $1,335,520.12
- Symfuhny – $1,334,485.63
- dakotaz – $1,324,198.49
- ZanoXVII – $1,310,925.80
- SypherPK – $1,295,112.63
- Trymacs – $1,288,207.23
- TheGrefg – $1,286,765.09
- Papaplatte – $1,286,004.35
- JohnPitterTV – $1,215,717.01
- RATIRL – $1,214,440.08
- RocketLeague – $1,204,908.70
- NoWay4u_Sir – $1,188,728.95
- GamesDoneQuick – $1,185,456.44
- GernaderJake – $1,176,353.74
- fps_shaka – $1,173,280.30
- EsfandTV – $1,170,700.02
- buddha – $1,158,170.55
- Locklear – $1,155,665.61
- stylishnoob4 – $1,147,599.76
- ANGRYPUG – $1,146,888.15
- Sintica – $1,075,977.17
- Fresh – $1,073,254.63
- Quackity – $1,065,157.18
- RonnieRadke – $1,063,989.05
- Riot Games – $1,052,571.76
- KYR_SP33DY – $1,052,545.35
- Gladd – $1,045,687.54
- juansguarnizo – $1,034,709.27
- Bugha – $1,034,227.61
- NickEh30 – $1,027,976.40
- Tubbo – $1,000,504.31
- Pikabooirl – $994,116.76
- RatedEpicz – $987,866.88
- Swagg – $984,854.80
- Shotz – $984,477.46
- CDNThe3rd – $976,750.53
- Tumblurr – $960,316.77
- Aydan – $953,042.02
- ops1x – $947,355.14
- scump – $946,332.99
- BarbarousKing – $933,633.48
- julien – $918,684.35
- mang0 – $916,857.66
- Kitboga – $915,795.53
- chocoTaco – $913,022.39
- alexelcapo – $911,427.22
- Anomaly – $908,794.96
- Jerma985 – $906,602.00
- The8BitDrummer – $895,020.23
- TSM_ImperialHal – $886,999.17
Since this data was made public, numerous streamers have changed platforms. Notable names include Ludwig Ahgren, Sykkuno, Lily Pichu, and Myth, who all signed lucrative contracts for exclusive streaming on YouTube, although some returned to Twitch afterward, such as xQc.
It remains uncertain whether Twitch could have matched these offers but opted not to, or if they attempted to do so but the streamers chose other options. If it’s the latter, it may relate to ongoing concerns regarding the earnings streamers make on the platform.
The standard payout for subscriptions is 50% of $5, equating to $2.50, although high-profile streamers often receive 70% ($3.75). Moreover, a report from Bloomberg in April 2022 noted that Twitch may be considering reducing this rate back to 50%. There have also been claims that Twitch is incentivizing streamers to run more ads, a practice that has faced backlash from both streamers and viewers.
The Twitch earnings leak provided insights into the expected earnings for streamers who reach the upper-tier levels, revealing substantial amounts.
Leading Twitch Streamers by Subscriber Count (2025)
While the previously cited data is outdated, we can speculate on current earnings from subscriptions among Twitch streamers. This analysis only scratches the surface of their overall income potential, yet it offers a glimpse into who the highest earners are on the platform today.
| Channel Name | Active Subscribers | Estimated Income from Subscribers |
| KaiCenat | 943,360 | $815,231 to $2,357,031 |
| caseoh_ | 44,842 | $56,287 to $112,982 |
| byilhann | 44,131 | $61,975 to $110,213 |
| eliasn97 | 32,045 | $56,855 to $80,173 |
| Tumblurr | 31,045 | $56,762 to $77,652 |
| jasontheween | 27,804 | $30,716 to $69,507 |
| Jynxzi | 26,818 | $40,615 to $67,015 |
| HasanAbi | 26,298 | $35,952 to $66,520 |
| ANTILIPSI | 20,233 | $17,202 to $57,561 |
| Camy | 21,874 | $17,652 to $54,749 |
This data was collected in October 2025 by Streams Charts. Notably, Kai Cenat leads with over 900,000 subscribers, translating to an estimated income ranging from $815,231 to $2 million. This total excludes additional earnings from advertisements, sponsorships, and various streaming-related income. In essence, he is quite financially successful.
