How much does Spotify pay per stream?

Hi Ryan, sadly, the per-stream rate is super low, like $0.002 to $0.004 per stream on average. You’d need a lot of plays to make decent money, which is tough unless you’re already on a bunch of playlists.

To get things moving you can promote your music and also buy Spotify plays to boost visibility and trigger the algorithm. Not saying it’s for everyone, but if you’re stuck at 200 streams, buying a few thousand can make your track look more legit and help it get picked up with momentum.

Just make sure you’re using a reputable service that targets real users. Fake bot streams could get your track pulled fast. Hope that helps!