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Calculator: what you actually take home
"I earned $2,000" and "I received $2,000" are two different numbers. Between them sit the platform fee and tax. Move the sliders — the calculator shows the real order of money per month and per year.
How we calculate
The formula is simple: the platform fee comes off your earnings first (around 20% on major subscription platforms — see the OnlyFans economics breakdown), then tax applies to the remainder at your rate. Which regimes and thresholds exist — in our piece on taxes on online income.
What the calculator ignores: payout and currency-conversion fees, bank charges, social contributions and the deductions of your tax regime. It is an order-of-magnitude reference, not accounting — always check current rates for your jurisdiction. Need a forecast of the income itself rather than the remainder — there is an open earnings calculator with a source-by-source breakdown.
FAQ
What fee do platforms take?
Around 20% at major platforms; check the exact terms of your platform. A comparison of venues lives in the platform map.
What tax rate should I set?
Your jurisdiction's and status's rate. The presets under the slider are neutral reference points, not tax advice.
Is the yearly number realistic?
It assumes a stable month. In reality the first months run lower, then grow with systematic work — see the medians and segments in the income breakdown.